Senior Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects seeks a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to guide the El Paso and Las Cruces water/wastewater practice. You will shape strategy, lead project delivery, and drive growth while building client relationships across municipal and public-sector markets.

You will mentor engineers, manage resources, and collaborate with regional leadership to align with the firm’s plan, KPIs, and long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Active PE license
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the El Paso/Las Cruces Water/Wastewater practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and alignment with firm standards.
• Develop and implement practice-level strategies that support sustainable growth, market expansion, and long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with regional and firm leadership to align practice goals with the firm’s strategic plan and annual objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public-sector clients, strengthening long-term partnerships and identifying new opportunities.
• Lead and support business development efforts, including pursuit strategies, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Expand the local presence in water and wastewater markets through strategic positioning, client engagement, and industry involvement.
• Provide senior technical oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Support delivery of complex projects including water supply/distribution, wastewater collection/treatment, and effluent reuse.
• Provide guidance on planning, design, permitting, funding, and construction support for water and wastewater projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff; partner with HR for hiring and development; foster inclusive culture.
• Monitor workload, staffing, and project performance; contribute to financial performance via resource planning and budgets; align with KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PE license

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects seeks a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to guide the El Paso and Las Cruces water/wastewater practice. You will shape strategy, lead project delivery, and drive growth while building client relationships across municipal and public-sector markets.

You will mentor engineers, manage resources, and collaborate with regional leadership to align with the firm’s plan, KPIs, and long-term objectives.