Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.•Rosemont, IL

7d•$124,800 - $187,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. (CBBEL) is seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to expand and strengthen its municipal and water resource services throughout Illinois and Indiana. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership, business development, and team-building skills. They are passionate about delivering high-quality professional services, cultivating lasting client relationships, and mentoring staff. This individual is an effective communicator and strategic problem solver with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana and Illinois or the ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable period
Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory processes.
Experience with hydraulic and/or wastewater system modeling, calibration, and evaluation.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, and hydraulic modeling platforms such as InfoWater Pro, Water GEMS, Sewer GEMS, Info Works, SWMM, Bio-Win, GPS-X or similar software
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and client meetings.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships with municipal clients, utility agencies, and regulatory authorities within Illinois and/or Indiana.
Experience managing municipal water and wastewater projects within the Midwest region.
Professional certifications, licenses, or active involvement in industry organizations related to water and wastewater systems preferred AWWA, WEF, IWRA, IWRA
Experience supporting business development and proposal preparation.
Previous experience mentoring engineering staff and leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the growth and strategic development of the Water/Wastewater practice throughout Illinois and Indiana
Work collaboratively with company leadership to identify new service offerings, target markets and growth opportunities while developing and executing annual business development plans, growth objectives, and market strategies for municipal and utility clients
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring technical staff to support growth of the Water/Wastewater practice
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, pumping stations, storage facilities, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Provide technical leadership, project oversight, and quality assurance for water and wastewater projects
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals, while ensuring projects meet schedule and financial objectives
Serve as trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
Continually develops knowledge of water and wastewater regulations, technologies, engineering best practices, and industry trends through professional involvement and continuing professional development