Associate Vice President, Water/Wastewater Growth Operations

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is seeking an Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning to lead the Water/Wastewater sector. The role focuses on vision, business planning, client development, and senior project oversight to expand sector growth and strengthen presence in key markets, including Texas and other priority regions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with regional leadership, drive opportunities, and serve as SME and senior PM on complex water and

Qualifications

• PE registration in multiple states.
• 20+ years of municipal water/wastewater or water resources experience.
• Experience managing large design projects with fees ≥ $1M.
• Proven success supporting market development across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and expansion for Water/Wastewater in priority regions.
• Coordinate with Regional Managers to align sector priorities.
• Serve as Client Account Lead for key clients including El Paso Water.
• Guide growth planning, hiring coordination, sales and backlog targets.
• Oversee large-scale design projects ($1M+ fees) as Senior Project Manager.
• Provide SME in water/wastewater planning, design, and delivery.
• Support sector marketing, project descriptions, resumes, conferences, and social content.
• Assist Regional Practice Leads with business development and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Business planning

Market strategy

Leadership

Client engagement

Senior project management

Communication

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as an Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning within the Water/Wastewater sector. This position will provide vision, business planning, client development, and senior project oversight to advance sector growth and strengthen our presence across key markets. The successful candidate will collaborate with regional leadership, develop market opportunities, support client engagement, and drive sector execution while serving as a subject matter expert and senior project manager on complex water and wastewater assignments.Roles and Responsibilities:Lead strategic planning and expansion initiatives for the Water/Wastewater sector in priority regions such as Texas, California, Missouri, and emerging markets.Coordinate directly with Regional Managers to maintain sector alignment, support business planning, and inform market priorities.Serve as a Client Account Lead for key clients, including El Paso Water, and assist in development of new Texas-based relationships.Guide sector growth planning efforts including hiring coordination, sales and labor targets, and backlog tracking.Manage and oversee large-scale design projects ($1M+ in fees) as a Senior Project Manager, ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction.Provide subject matter expertise in water/wastewater planning, design, and project delivery.Support sector marketing and positioning efforts including project descriptions, resume updates, conference strategy planning, and contributions to website and social media content.Assist Regional Practice Leads with business development pursuits and strategic initiatives to expand market share.Required Skills:Business planning and market strategy development.Leadership and collaboration across geographies.Strong client engagement and relationship building.Senior project management expertise.Technical knowledge in water/wastewater systems.Clear communication, presentation, and writing skills.Required Experience:Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.Minimum of 20 years of experience in the municipal water/wastewater or water resources market.Experience managing large design projects with fees of $1M or greater.Demonstrated success supporting market development across multiple regions.Job Location:El Paso, TexasAnnual Salary Range: $165,000 - $245,000+ (depending on experience)Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.About Us:For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.