Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•El Paso, TX

2d•$145,000 - $180,000•Onsite

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 advances the growth, performance, and consistency of water and wastewater services; develops strong client relationships and high-performing teams; and supports the firm’s long-term strategic objectives. The role works closely with regional leadership, other practice leaders, and business development teams to align the practice with the company’s business plan, growth goals, and operational KPIs. Wilson & Company provides engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western United States. The company describes its purpose as helping clients move from concept to completion and emphasizes its core values of discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions. The position offers a salary range of $145,000 to $180,000 or more, depending on experience. Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas. The company is an EEO employer and maintains a drug-free workplace, with pre-employment background checks. It offers a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Minimum of 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-level strategies supporting sustainable growth, market expansion, and long-term client relationships.
Collaborate with regional and firm leadership to align practice goals with the 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 practice’s local market presence 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.