Director of Water Resources

Trilon Group • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Director of Water Resources to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

This role is ideal for a senior-level water/wastewater engineer who brings deep technical design expertise and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining actively involved in project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Kentucky PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering with an emphasis on design.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a senior designer or technical lead on municipal water and wastewater projects.
• Strong working knowledge of industry design standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting processes.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team mentorship and technical leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of municipal water and wastewater projects, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and treatment infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary technical lead, providing engineering judgment, design oversight, and quality control throughout project delivery.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical memoranda, and reports.
• Mentor and support engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, design review, and best-practice direction.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and regulatory agencies to support permitting, design approvals, and successful project execution.
• Review and seal engineering documents in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees