Service Lead – Water/Wastewater (722)

Hires Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & profit sharing

Holiday allowance

401(k) with match

Comprehensive insurance

Wellness program & HSAs

Job summary

Hires Group seeks a seasoned water/wastewater engineering leader in Las Vegas to head the team and grow the practice. You will manage municipal and private sector projects, including water treatment, wastewater collection, and distribution improvements, driving delivery to high standards.

You will mentor engineers and project managers, review technical work, and collaborate with local agencies to coordinate execution while expanding client relationships and the firm’s market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE).
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the water/wastewater engineering team, helping grow the practice.
• Manage municipal and private sector projects, including water treatment, wastewater collection, and distribution system improvements.
• Support & mentor engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture.
• Serve as a technical expert, reviewing work for accuracy and guiding professional development of junior staff.
• Work closely with local agencies, municipalities, and internal divisions to coordinate project execution.
• Drive business development efforts, building client relationships and expanding the firms water/wastewater market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Project management

Education

Civil Eng degree

Job description

The job:

• Lead the water/wastewater engineering team, helping grow the practice.
• Manage municipal and private sector projects, including water treatment, wastewater collection, and distribution system improvements.
• Support & mentor engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative and empowering team culture.
• Serve as a technical expert, reviewing work for accuracy and guiding professional development of junior staff.
• Work closely with local agencies, municipalities, and internal divisions to coordinate project execution.
• Drive business development efforts, building client relationships and expanding the firms water/wastewater market presence.

Benefits

• Approximate salary range of $170,000 - $220,000, plus bonus & company profit share scheme.
• 8 days public holidays and generous holiday allowance.
• 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% contributed.
• Extensive insurance coverage including Long/Short Term Disability, Life, Vision, Dental, Health, Medical, Accident, and Pet insurance.
• Employee wellness program & fitness discounts, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What they need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering

The company:

Established for over 50 years with more than 2,000 employees. Ranked in the top 15 and top 30 of the ‘Hot’ and ‘Best’ Firms to work for last year. Recognized in the ENR top 100 design Firms and consistently ranks in the industry top 25 for award-winning projects. Regularly wins major projects and supports business development efforts through top-tier marketing excellence, which has won multiple awards.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos.