Civil Engineer- Water Infrastructure

Civil Science•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Civil Science is seeking a Water Infrastructure Practice Leader to establish and lead our firmwide water infrastructure practice. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned water professional who is passionate about building teams, growing client relationships, and delivering critical water infrastructure projects that serve communities throughout the region. As the Water Infrastructure Practice Leader, you will provide technical leadership, support project delivery, drive business development, and unify water expertise across multiple offices and disciplines. You will help shape the strategic direction of our water services while mentoring the next generation of engineering leaders. While the primary focus of this role is water infrastructure, candidates with experience in wastewater systems, stormwater infrastructure, drainage, and integrated utility planning are highly desired. Civil Science anticipates continued growth in water, sewer, and drainage services, and this leader will play a key role in shaping that expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water infrastructure engineering and project management.
Demonstrated success leading municipal water infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and build technical capabilities.
Experience with: Water transmission and distribution systems, Water storage facilities, Water source development, Hydraulic modeling and system master planning, Utility coordination and underground infrastructure, Project and financial management.
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Nice To Haves

Water treatment experience.
Water rights experience.
Sewer collection and treatment systems experience.
Stormwater and drainage experience.
Regional utility planning experience.
Funding and grant program knowledge.
Experience with SCADA and control systems.
InfoWater Pro / InfoWater
WaterGEMS / WaterCAD
ArcGIS Pro
Civil 3D
HAMMER
InfoSewer / SewerGEMS / SewerCAD
EPANET
InfoDrarinage / StormCAD / HEC RAS / HEC HMS
Bluebeam and AutoCAD platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the development and expansion of Civil Science's water infrastructure practice.
Create and execute growth strategies for water transmission, distribution, storage, source development, treatment, and utility infrastructure services.
Build and strengthen relationships with municipal agencies, utility districts, irrigation entities, and other public-sector clients.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, proposals, and strategic partnerships.
Support revenue growth and establish a sustainable project backlog.
Serve as the firm's technical authority for water infrastructure projects.
Provide expert guidance on water transmission pipelines, distribution systems, storage facilities, source development, hydraulic modeling, and system planning.
Deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Ensure quality, risk management, and technical excellence across all projects.
Lead planning, design, and execution of complex municipal water infrastructure projects.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Support multidisciplinary project teams across offices and disciplines.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
Lead the firm's Water Expertise Group and foster collaboration across offices.
Mentor engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Help recruit, retain, and develop top water infrastructure talent.