Hybrid Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare is assisting a civil engineering firm in Phoenix in hiring a Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering. This hybrid-remote role leads a team of engineers, drives municipal/private projects, and partners with leadership on growth and client strategies.

The position requires 12–15+ years in engineering with PM experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or higher from an accredited institution.
• P.E. license is desired; out-of-state candidates must obtain licensure within six months.
• 12-15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including 8+ years in project management within Water/Wastewater.
• Experience delivering municipal water/wastewater projects; municipal and private-sector exposure ideal.
• Experience outside a Civil/Consulting Firm is preferred; strong Phoenix metro market knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Water/Wastewater Department with a team of 6-8 engineers and staff.
• Serve as a senior technical leader, providing guidance and quality oversight across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal and private clients and regulatory agencies.
• Represent the firm in presentations to city councils and committees; market and grow the department.
• Drive marketing and business development in coordination with leadership.
• Supervise staff performance, hiring, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Define project scopes, schedules, work plans, and subconsultant needs; prepare fee proposals.
• Maintain and expand client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Ensure accurate project documentation for clients and internal use.

Skills

Water/Wastewater leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license desired

Job description

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare is assisting a civil engineering firm in Phoenix in hiring a Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering. This hybrid-remote role leads a team of engineers, drives municipal/private projects, and partners with leadership on growth and client strategies.

The position requires 12–15+ years in engineering with PM experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and a PE license is preferred.