Water Resources Engineering Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Water Resources Department Manager to lead an established team of talented engineers in Indianapolis. This experienced leader will play a critical role in strengthening the department's performance and supporting its continued growth and long-term success. The role also offers the opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned company recognized as a 2026 Indiana Best Places to Work and Indiana ESOP Company of the Year.

At Lochmueller, you'll lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of water resources projects, including stormwater and water/wastewater work. You will guide and develop the team, oversee project and financial performance, support client relationships and business development, and help position the department for sustainable growth.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. What truly sets Lochmueller apart is our people and the values that guide how we work:

Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement

Lochmueller Group is a 100% employee-owned firm where our people are invested in each other's success and the long-term success of the company. We offer a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, encourages innovation, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact through your work. It's a place where talented professionals can build rewarding careers while helping shape the future of the communities we serve.

Why Choose Lochmueller Group

• Lead an established team of talented water resources engineers in Indianapolis.
• Contribute to the growth, performance, and long-term direction of the department.
• Oversee a varied portfolio of stormwater and water/wastewater projects.
• Develop staff through mentorship, meaningful project opportunities, and clear performance expectations.
• Build strong client relationships and help expand the team's market presence.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines and regions.
• Share in the success you help create through employee ownership (ESOP).
• Be part of a collaborative culture built on creativity, accountability, respect, dedication, integrity, and achievement.

Key Functions of This Role

• Department Leadership: Lead a high-performing team, provide technical guidance and mentorship, foster a positive workplace culture, and support the professional growth of department staff. Set clear expectations for quality and performance, conduct staff appraisals in accordance with company policy, identify staffing needs, participate in recruiting and hiring, and allocate resources effectively.
• Project Management and Quality: Plan, organize, and direct department activities across project management, design, and construction oversight, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of projects; serve as project manager on stormwater and water/wastewater assignments; and perform QC/QA reviews of key deliverables, including final designs and proposals.
• Client and Business Development: Strengthen existing client relationships, develop new relationships, identify business opportunities, and coordinate all project pursuits with the appropriate Regional Leader or Area Manager. Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to meet applicable requirements, maintain timely CRM and project-management updates, and represent the department in applicable sales and operations strategy meetings.
• Financial Performance: Monitor department and project performance, improve productivity and efficiency, address negative project variances, contribute to budget development, implement cost controls, and support accurate financial reporting.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of relevant, progressive experience is preferred, with flexibility based on the candidate's overall qualifications and experience.
• Progressive experience leading teams and managing water resources projects, including stormwater and/or drinking water/wastewater design work.
• Demonstrated experience with project delivery, financial performance, resource planning, and quality management.
• Ability to develop staff, build strong client relationships, and support business development and project pursuits.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and decision-making skills, with a commitment to quality, client service, and technical excellence.

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance, plus options for supplemental voluntary life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, flexible scheduling, and hybrid/telecommuting opportunities.
• Financial Well-Being: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, and student loan repayment assistance.
• Professional Growth: Professional membership dues, continuing education, licensure support, training opportunities, and career development resources.

Build Your Career With Lochmueller

At Lochmueller, you'll have the opportunity to lead an established team, guide the delivery of meaningful water resources projects, and help shape the department's continued growth. You'll be supported by experienced professionals across the company while making a direct impact on our people, clients, and communities.

As a 100% employee-owned company, the success of our people and the success of our firm go hand in hand. If you're ready to lead a talented team and help grow a high-performing water resources department in Indianapolis, we'd love to hear from you.

Attention Third-Party Agencies

Lochmueller Group has a strict policy against accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Should such resumes be submitted, they will be considered the property of Lochmueller Group, granting us the right to hire the applicant at our discretion without incurring any fees to the submitting party. We emphasize direct communication and transparency in our hiring process and kindly ask external recruiters to abstain from contacting us regarding potential candidates or job placements. Your cooperation in adhering to our policy is greatly appreciated.