National Water Resources Practice Leader

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Employee ownership through the ESOP

Matching 401(k) contributions

100-percent company-paid family health

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a Water Resources Practice Leader to shape and advance our nationwide water resources strategy. You will drive technical direction, growth, and collaboration across AE2S offices to deliver high-quality projects and expand market presence.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship-building, and advancing innovations in flood risk, drought planning, and urban stormwater planning while supporting pursuits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources.
• 2+ years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees.
• Proven ability to develop, win, and retain client relationships.
• Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’s Water Resources Practice nationwide.
• Set and drive the national vision for how we provide water resources services.
• Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities, and market presence.
• Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all water resources projects.
• Identify emerging water resources trends, regulations, and innovations and turn them into strategy.
• Support major pursuits and build strong, lasting client relationships.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across all offices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Client relationship development

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Job description

AE2S is seeking a Water Resources Practice Leader to shape and advance our nationwide water resources strategy. You will drive technical direction, growth, and collaboration across AE2S offices to deliver high-quality projects and expand market presence.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship-building, and advancing innovations in flood risk, drought planning, and urban stormwater planning while supporting pursuits and professional development.