National Water Resources Practice Leader

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Disability coverage

PTO including experience credits

Parental leave

Discretionary bonus opportunities

ESOP (employee ownership)

401(k) matching

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a Water Resources Practice Leader to guide the nationwide practice across all U.S. locations, shaping strategy, technical excellence, and growth.

This role focuses on flood risk mitigation, drought risk planning, urban stormwater planning, and erosion control, with responsibilities spanning vision, team expansion, client relationships, and project quality. Travel and collaboration with leadership across operations, client development and strategy will be essential to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) is required.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources is required.
• 2+ years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas.
• Demonstrated track record of technical excellence.
• 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

• Set and drive the national vision for AE2S’s Water Resources practice.
• 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

Strategic thinking

Business development

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

AE2S is seeking a Water Resources Practice Leader to guide the nationwide practice across all U.S. locations, shaping strategy, technical excellence, and growth.

This role focuses on flood risk mitigation, drought risk planning, urban stormwater planning, and erosion control, with responsibilities spanning vision, team expansion, client relationships, and project quality. Travel and collaboration with leadership across operations, client development and strategy will be essential to advance