Practice Leader - Stormwater - Civil Engineering Firm

Iron Sky Recruiting; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established civil engineering firm is seeking a Practice Leader for its Stormwater division, aimed at expanding its client base and service offerings. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 12 years of water/stormwater engineering experience. Responsibilities include client development, technical leadership, and team building. Competitive compensation offered based on experience, with the role located at Worcester or Lawrence, MA.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 12+ years of experience in water/stormwater engineering.
• Strong knowledge of water/stormwater systems and industry standards.
• Knowledge of water/stormwater systems and industry standards.
• Regulatory familiarity with municipal, state, and federal contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management and resource planning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win stormwater engineering pursuits.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Expand civil service offerings to clients.
• Build and lead a high-performing stormwater team.
• Oversee technical components of projects.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Team building

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Resource planning

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Practice Leader - Stormwater - Civil Engineering Firm

Location: Worcester or Lawrence

Salary: Competitive compensation, based on experience

Overview

A well-established civil engineering firm is seeking a Practice Leader (Stormwater) to strengthen its capabilities and better serve its clients and community. This strategic position offers the opportunity to shape and grow a stormwater practice from the ground up, supported by a successful and collaborative organization. The role is ideal for a technical leader with a strong client network who is looking to build a team and expand service offerings across new and existing accounts.

The Role

The Stormwater Practice Leader will drive the growth of the stormwater engineering discipline through client development, technical leadership, and team building. This individual will be instrumental in securing new work, maintaining long-term client relationships, and helping position the firm as a market leader. The role includes a mix of business development, leadership, and technical involvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and win stormwater engineering pursuits while also leading technical development

• Develop and maintain client relationships to enhance the firm's stormwater market position

• Expand civil service offerings to existing clients and grow the firm’s client base

• Build and lead a high-performing stormwater team

• Perform and oversee technical components of projects as the practice grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

• 12+ years of experience in water/stormwater engineering

• Strong knowledge of water/stormwater systems, means, methods, materials, and industry standards

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations, with experience on municipal, state, and federal contracts

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective time management and resource planning skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong ability to lead others

Location

Worcester or Lawrence, MA, U.S.

Salary

Competitive compensation, based on experience