Water/Wastewater Practice Leader
About The Position
Wilson & Company is seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for its El Paso and Las Cruces Water/Wastewater practice. Based in either office, this senior technical and business leader will advance the growth, performance, and consistency of water and wastewater services; foster strong client relationships and high-performing teams; and support the firm’s long-term strategic objectives. The role guides project delivery while shaping practice strategy, market positioning, talent development, and client engagement across municipal and public-sector markets. It works closely with regional leadership, other practice leaders, and business development teams to align with the firm’s business plan, growth goals, and operational KPIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with federal and state funding programs such as USDA-RUS or State Revolving Funds.
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses.
- Experience supporting construction phase services or alternative delivery methods.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the El Paso/Las Cruces Water/Wastewater practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and alignment with firm standards.
- Develop and implement practice strategies that support sustainable growth, market expansion, and long-term client relationships.
- Collaborate with regional and firm leadership to align practice goals with the firm’s strategic plan and annual business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public-sector clients, strengthen partnerships, and identify new opportunities.
- Lead and support business development, including pursuit strategies, proposal development, and client interviews.
- Expand the local presence in water and wastewater markets through strategic positioning, client engagement, and industry involvement.
- Provide senior technical oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to applicable standards.
- Support delivery of projects involving water supply and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and effluent reuse systems.
- Guide planning, design, permitting, funding, and construction support for water and wastewater projects.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff across experience levels.
- Partner with Human Resources and Recruiting on hiring, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture reflecting Wilson & Company’s values and commitment to Higher Relationships.
- Monitor workload, staffing needs, and project performance to support operational performance.
- Contribute to financial performance through resource planning, backlog management, and support of project budgets and schedules.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to achieve annual business plan goals and operational KPIs.
Benefits
- Options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
