Lead Engineer — Water Resources

Job overview

The Lead Engineer — Water Resources position is onsite in McHenry, IL; compensation is $107,350–$180,600 per year. The role supports HR Green’s Water Resources team as it expands its work in ecological design and restoration, contributing to infrastructure solutions for communities. The lead engineer provides technical direction on water resources and civil infrastructure projects, integrating ecological restoration with practical infrastructure design. The role guides engineering analysis and project teams from planning through construction, supports permitting and quality processes, and mentors engineers without an expectation of business development or sales responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Lead complex technical work on water resources and civil infrastructure projects
• provide expertise on stream restoration, flood control, earthwork, grading, bridges, culverts, utilities, storm sewer, and water mains
• develop and review calculations, reports, plans, and specifications
• support planning, permitting, and regulatory coordination
• guide project teams through design and construction
• support QA/QC
• resolve technical challenges
• mentor engineers
• communicate technical recommendations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead engineer

water resources

civil engineering

stream restoration

ecological restoration

flood control

storm sewer

water main design

engineering leadership

mentoring

mchenry il

hr green

$107,350–$180,600/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership opportunities
• performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) plans with immediate employer-match vesting
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement and professional development
• paid parental leave
• two paid volunteer days annually.

Why this role

The posting requires a Professional Engineer license, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10 or more years of related experience. It describes technical leadership without business development or sales responsibilities.

About the employer

HR Green is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.