Group Leader: Wastewater Treatment & Collections

GBA; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and flexible time off

Employee Assistance Program and well‑n

Job summary

GBA is seeking a Wastewater Collection & Treatment Group Lead to guide across our wastewater treatment practice, elevating project delivery, technical excellence, and team growth. This senior role focuses on leading teams, mentoring engineers, and strengthening municipal partnerships.

The role blends leadership, technical oversight, and client management to support strategic growth and long-term infrastructure outcomes across regions. Travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Significant experience in wastewater treatment and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor engineers/project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support wastewater treatment teams across project delivery, staffing, and technical execution.
• Provide oversight and direction for complex wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Support project managers and technical leaders in scope, schedule, quality, and client management.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, supporting career growth and technical development.
• Partner with market and operations leadership on resource planning, workload balancing, and team growth.
• Build and strengthen relationships with municipal clients, utility leaders, and industry partners.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement and proposal development.
• Drive consistency in engineering standards, project delivery practices, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate across offices and disciplines to support integrated project delivery and market growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning, operational improvement initiatives, and long-term practice development.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Engineering judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

GBA is seeking a Wastewater Collection & Treatment Group Lead to guide across our wastewater treatment practice, elevating project delivery, technical excellence, and team growth. This senior role focuses on leading teams, mentoring engineers, and strengthening municipal partnerships.

The role blends leadership, technical oversight, and client management to support strategic growth and long-term infrastructure outcomes across regions. Travel to job sites may be required.