Practice Leader - Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Texas seeks a Practice Leader to oversee all Water/Wastewater projects, provide technical leadership, and drive strategic growth.

Lead design teams on traditional and advanced treatment processes, guide proposals, manage budgets and schedules, and develop professional staff.

A Texas PE with at least 15 years of project leadership is required; Houston-area experience is a strong plus, and the role follows a standard 8 am–5 pm schedule.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in civil or agricultural engineering is required.
• TX PE license required or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing substantial water/wastewater projects; at least 10 years in leadership roles.
• Houston area experience and contacts are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance on design and technical aspects of Water/Wastewater projects, emphasizing traditional and advanced treatment processes.
• Prepare proposals and client agreements.
• Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with Senior/Project Managers and teams.
• Oversee technical and professional development of project staff.
• Develop and maintain company design and production standards.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, agencies, and community leaders.
• Participate in professional associations and civic organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited BS in civil or agricultural engineering

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

The Practice Leader will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our Water/Wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, and driving strategic growth.

Overview

Job Description

The Practice Leader will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of our Water/Wastewater projects, providing technical expertise, and driving strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance on the design and technical aspects of the team(s) projects with particular emphasis on traditional and advanced physical, chemical and biological water and wastewater treatment processes. Experience with membranes and brackish water treatment is desirable.
• Prepare proposals and client agreements
• Monitor project tasks, budgets, and schedules with Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
• Responsible for the oversight of technical and professional development of project team(s)
• Participate in developing company design and production standards
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials and community leaders
• Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the State of Texas (or ability to acquire within 3 months)
• Minimum of 15 years' experience managing substantial projects from conception to completion including estimating costs of technical tasks in W/WW projects; at least 10 of those years managing projects. Houston area experience and contacts are a strong plus
• Industry recognized professional in one or more of the following areas: water supply, water treatment, water booster stations, and wastewater treatment.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills, with all levels of employees in an organization
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, public agency officials, and community leaders
• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers and support personnel
• Actively involved in professional associations and civic organizations
• Must be able to work 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.