Water and Sewer Utilities Discipline Lead (PNW)

Psomas•Tacoma, WA

56d•$185,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Psomas, a 100% employee-owned firm, as a Water and Sewer Utilities Discipline Lead in Tacoma. This role involves leading the growth and delivery of municipal water and sewer utility projects across the Pacific Northwest. You will be responsible for strengthening client relationships, guiding business development, mentoring team members, and overseeing projects from pursuit to successful delivery. This is a leadership opportunity to shape a growing utilities practice and support essential community infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington
10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in water and sewer utilities engineering
Proven ability to support continuous learning, professional growth, and contribute to Psomas' collaborative, employee-owned culture and core values
Demonstrated leadership experience, with a strong interest in coaching, counseling, and influencing others
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to support business development strategies by securing new project and growth opportunities

Nice To Haves

15+ years of experience with municipal water and sewer utilities, regulations, and infrastructure design
Experience in contributing to strategic planning and executing defined objectives
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic connections with water and sewer professionals to advance regional infrastructure initiatives in the Pacific Northwest

Responsibilities

Spearhead business development initiatives for utility engineering in the PNW.
Drive the expansion of utilities-focused projects with existing municipal and utility district clients.
Identify and capitalize on new project opportunities.
Nurture strong relationships with current clients and actively seek out new ones.
Nurture the professional growth of team members in business development and project management.
Collaborate with Psomas leadership and technical teams to expand the utilities practice.
Ensure projects meet client goals, financial targets, and quality expectations.
Guide the development of the Utility Design Discipline Business Plan.
Identify market opportunities and shape strategies for growth.
Develop and strengthen relationships with municipal, utility district, and consulting partners.
Coordinate business development and marketing efforts with leaders across Psomas.
Secure and oversee utility-focused projects from pre-positioning and pursuit through planning, technical delivery, negotiations, financial management, and closeout.
Help attract new talent, mentor, and support team members.
Share technical, client management, and project management expertise.
Monitor project, business, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) such as chargeability, budget, revenue, and multiplier.