Regional Water Resources Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Position Summary We are seeking an energetic and technically adept leader to serve as the Regional Water Resources Leader for Pennsylvania and Ohio. This senior-level role will oversee strategic growth, technical excellence, and financial performance across the water resources portfolio in this region. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, business development acumen, and deep technical expertise in water resources engineering.

Requirements

Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
Capable of building successful team relationships with foundation of trust and respect, and maintaining positive coworker relationships
Ability to motivate and inspire others
Demonstrate organized practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with full ability to operate independently with substantial autonomy
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA and OH or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources engineering, with prior leadership, project management, or business development roles
Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and design software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS)
Strong knowledge of permitting processes, stormwater regulations, MS4 compliance, TMDL, and regional environmental guidelines
Experience working with local clients at the state, county and municipal level
Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

Lead regional strategy: grow presence in PA & OH water resources markets, identify opportunities, and coordinate growth plan with office leaders and practice leaders
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients (e.g., state DOTs, municipalities, etc.)
Guide proposal development and marketing efforts to secure new projects and expand regionally
Act as a technical authority on water resources projects: stormwater management, drainage design, modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM, ICPR), permitting, restoration, MS4 compliance, and watershed-scale planning
Support, mentor, and elevate project managers and technical staff in water-resource deliverables
Drive financial success by assisting with the management of budgets, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and increasing profitability across regional projects
Collaborate with office and service line leaders to align regional staffing and operations
Develop, coach, and manage water resources teams across the region
Interview and make recommendations for hiring staff for the practice
Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback to foster professional growth
Participate in internal leadership teams; contribute to cross-regional initiatives
Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support overarching firm objectives