Senior Regional Water & Wastewater Practice Leader

talisman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership and performance-based incentives

Strong investment in staff development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading water consultancy based in New York is seeking a Practice Lead to manage a high-revenue water/wastewater practice. The ideal candidate will have an active P.E. license and over 15 years of experience in water resources engineering. Responsibilities include providing strategic oversight, leading technical teams, and mentoring senior engineers. This role offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable).
• 15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering.
• Proven experience leading practices and large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs.
• Lead multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams.
• Set and maintain technical standards and QA/QC processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence in water/wastewater engineering

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

A leading water consultancy based in New York is seeking a Practice Lead to manage a high-revenue water/wastewater practice. The ideal candidate will have an active P.E. license and over 15 years of experience in water resources engineering. Responsibilities include providing strategic oversight, leading technical teams, and mentoring senior engineers. This role offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ.