Principal Consultant, Water/Wastewater Engineering

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid possibilities

Job summary

WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, seeks a Principal Consultant in Tucson to lead complex water and wastewater projects and mentor engineers. You will guide risk strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure project success through strong management practices.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, develop proposals, and provide QC reviews of technical reports and designs, shaping WestLand’s presence in Municipal, Mining, and Water/Wastewater

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• PE registration in AZ is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in an engineering environment focusing on water and wastewater.
• Expertise in Federal and local water/wastewater regulations and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Project Managers, PEs, EITs, drafters and other staff.
• Create and review proposals and professional services fees.
• Write, manage, and QC technical engineering reports.
• Develop, manage, and QC water and wastewater design projects (distribution, collection, pumps, piping).
• Oversee QC reviews of hydraulic models and master plans.
• Coordinate deliverables from subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Facilitate communication between WestLand, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Build relationships with current and future clients and vendors.
• Manage staffing levels and oversite of junior staff on projects.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client relationship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in AZ

Job description

At WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, we are driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared commitment to the work that we do. As part of Trinity Consultants' Water and Ecology division, we tackle complex environmental challenges, blending expertise in environmental consulting, wetlands, cultural resources, GIS, landscape architecture, and engineering.

WestLand empowers our teams to develop their unique skills while fostering career growth within a company that is large enough to offer diverse opportunities yet agile enough to value individual contributions. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—our professionals work together on meaningful and impactful projects, delivering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexities and see positive project outcomes. Make a difference with us at WestLand!

WestLand is adding a Principal Consultant to our Tucson team! The Principal Consultant provides expert-level regulatory, compliance, and technical support across disciplines. This role manages complex client projects, contributes to risk reduction strategies, and ensures project success through sound project management practices and client relationship skills. Our engineering team focuses on Municipal, Mining, and Water/Wastewater projects across Arizona. Additionally, this position will play a significant role in helping develop and mentor newer engineers and other technical professionals. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity to further build our market share by fostering relationships with current and future clients.

What will I be doing?

• Managing and mentoring Project Managers, Professional Engineers (PE's), Engineers in Training (EIT's), design drafters and other technical staff.
• Creating and reviewing written proposals and professional services fees.
• Writing, managing, and providing quality control reviews of technical engineering reports.
• Developing, managing, and providing quality control reviews of water and wastewater design projects. This includes water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumps stations, lift stations, piping and conveyance systems and other water/wastewater system components.
• Overseeing and providing quality control reviews of hydraulic models and master plans.
• Managing and coordinating deliverables from subcontractors, vendors, and partner consultants.
• Facilitating and/or coordinating communication and the delivery of information between WestLand, our subcontractors, and our vendors with our clients.
• Building relationships with current and future clients and vendors.
• Managing projects with multiple levels of staffing, vendors, and subconsultants where required as well as oversite of more junior staff management of simple projects.
• Managing overall project delivery and risk mitigation with project managers from simple projects to senior project managers with complicated projects.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• You will have a bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline or in a related field.
• Preference will be given to those candidates that are registered (or have the ability to register) as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Arizona.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a project manager in an engineering environment with a focus on Water and Wastewater systems is required.
• Expertise in Federal and Local water/wastewater regulations and design standards.

The wage range for this position is $165,000 - $191,000 annually.

What does WestLand offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees. Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• Success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a career-path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• Collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

WestLand is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.