Practice Leader – Water/Wastewater

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Melville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. is seeking a Practice Leader for Water/Wastewater to guide the practice across multiple offices. The role emphasizes leadership, client focus, and growth within a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.

The ideal candidate will have extensive water/wastewater modeling and treatment experience, plus a track record on major conveyance projects and strong communication skills. This is a senior, career-growth opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in water/wastewater technical work and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater projects and major conveyance efforts.
• Model and optimize water/wastewater systems and treatment upgrades.
• Collaborate with clients and design teams to deliver on project goals.
• Develop technical reports and proposals with clear, concise findings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Open to Locations Within 9-State Footprint

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn and the drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the opportunity you are seeking.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking applications from qualified candidates for Practice Leader – Water/Wastewater to join our growing engineering firm. This position may be based in one of our larger offices, including Jackson, MS; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Birmingham, AL; Columbia, SC; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; or Baton Rouge, LA.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, looking for career growth, and possessing solid communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in water/wastewater modeling and treatment. Additionally, the Practice Leader – Water/Wastewater will have experience with major water and wastewater conveyance projects.

Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 180 engineering design, planning and construction management firm. We are employee owned and offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, preferred.
• 15+ years of experience with technical work / project management and companywide experience in Water/Wastewater.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• The ability to produce technical reports and memorandums that are clear, concise, and accurate.
• The ability to communicate effectively during day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients.
• Experience with utilizing Alternative Delivery methods (Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CM-GC, and CMAR) by partnering with contractors and other design consultants.

Equal Opportunity Employer