Municipal Water/Wastewater Utah State Lead

Sigma Earth; Utah; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking an experienced Lead Water Resources Engineer to head planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects across multiple states. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence, and provide specialist consulting on feasibility studies and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a PE license, 12+ years in environmental consulting focusing on water resources, and strong communication with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of post-education experience in environmental consulting with water/wastewater focus.
• PE license required; multistate licensure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and ASTM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects across multiple states.
• Mentor engineers, scientists, and project managers; promote QA/QC and safety.
• Develop market growth strategies and nurture client and regulator relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to leverage cross-functional resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Regulatory reporting software

QA/QC processes

Job description

Your Impact

• Support the development and implementation of market growth strategies for water and wastewater treatment consulting services.
• Assist in pursuing and securing new business opportunities and projects across multiple states.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule requirements are met.
• Provide specialist consulting support, including feasibility studies, process improvement, and regulatory compliance guidance.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, workshops, and networking events to strengthen market presence and professional credibility.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and project managers while promoting excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments and teams to leverage cross-functional expertise and resources.
• Mentor team members and support their professional growth and development.
• Stay updated on the latest techniques and developments in water resources engineering.
• Work with professionals from different disciplines to deliver future-ready solutions for clients.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources, funds, and conduct while following WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Water Resources or a closely related field.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on water and wastewater treatment.
• Professional Engineer license required; multi-state licensure is preferred.
• Strong expertise in water resources engineering principles, methods, and practices, and their application to environmental and project-related challenges.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and record-keeping practices.
• Advanced ability to perform technical computations and engineering calculations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare findings against applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in line with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
• Experience planning and conducting inspections and investigations related to facility or structure design and construction, applying relevant regulations and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong self-leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively and professionally with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees across all levels.
• Ability to work independently while providing guidance and leadership to mid- and senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation tools, communication software, mathematical principles, predictive models, and related technical tools.
• Experience reviewing complex technical documents and preparing high-quality technical deliverables and plans.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret testing results, analyze data, and develop practical, cost-effective, and logical solutions.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work across varied schedules based on business needs, prioritize responsibilities effectively, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel out of state occasionally, depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.