Practice Leader - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson Engineers • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Practice Leader is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of Water/Wastewater projects and providing technical expertise. The role guides design and technical work, with particular emphasis on traditional and advanced physical, chemical, and biological water and wastewater treatment processes. Experience with membranes and brackish water treatment is desirable.

The Practice Leader prepares proposals and client agreements; monitors project tasks, budgets, and schedules in coordination with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers; and oversees the technical and professional development of project teams. The role also contributes to company design and production standards, develops and maintains professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders, and participates in professional associations and civic organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas.
• At least 15 years of experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion, including estimating costs of technical tasks in water/wastewater projects; at least 10 of those years must be managing projects.
• Recognized professional experience in one or more of these areas: water supply, water treatment, water booster stations, wastewater treatment, or large-diameter pipe installation.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of employees in an organization.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and support personnel.
• Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations.
• Must be able to work 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with membranes and brackish water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance on the design and technical aspects of team projects, particularly water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Prepare proposals and client agreements.
• Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.
• Oversee the technical and professional development of project teams.
• Participate in developing company design and production standards.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders.
• Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations.
• Lead a team of engineers and support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior