Water/Wastewater Practice Leader - Colorado

Merrick & Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for the Colorado Water Engineering Practice. This pivotal role involves transforming water and wastewater infrastructure, mentoring engineering teams, and driving business development. You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, ensuring high-quality outcomes for community projects. If you have a passion for sustainable solutions and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact in the Colorado market. Join a supportive, employee-owned firm that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Account

Robust Employee Referral Program

Annual performance and compensation reviews

Professional Training and Development

Employee Recognition Awards

Peer Mentor Program

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering.
• Colorado PE license required.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Colorado water and wastewater team.
• Mentor leaders and support staff for career development.
• Build and oversee project teams for water and wastewater projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication

Business Development

Technical Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

OVERVIEW

Join Merrick as the Colorado Water Engineering Practice Lead and be at the forefront of transforming water and wastewater infrastructure in the Colorado market!

Embrace our One Water vision to support vibrant communities and thriving watersheds. We're looking for a dynamic leader who:

• Has a passion for building and leading resilient, healthy teams with an unwavering commitment to project excellence and continuous improvement for the communities we cherish.
• Excels in collaboration and communication, driving engagement with a customer-centric approach, building strong networks, and adapting to evolving situations.
• Manages, mentors, and trains engineering teams to deliver successful water and wastewater projects efficiently.

Your role will be pivotal in business and market development and project delivery leadership for Merrick's Colorado offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, Loveland, and Colorado Springs. You'll collaborate closely with other Merrick geographies-including Idaho, Texas, and New Mexico-to provide innovative solutions to community infrastructure challenges in our watersheds. As part of our broader Infrastructure and Engineering team, you'll have the chance to work alongside our river engineering, land development, and public works infrastructure teams.

Merrick is a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers. Our growth in Colorado involves strengthening ties with internal and external customers, establishing networked business partnerships, and leading key resources to differentiate our services. You'll be supported by our team of over 120 water professionals at Merrick.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and lead the charge in creating sustainable, impactful water solutions for our communities!

Annual salary range for this position is $170,000 - $220,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Location

Primary office can be in any of our Colorado locations, including Denver, Greenwood Village, Loveland, or Colorado Springs. Travel among the offices on a periodic basis would be expected.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Supervise the Colorado water and wastewater team, managing business development strategy and project assignments to attain high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor leaders and support staff to achieve career development, quality, and profitability goals.
• Expand services by nurturing sub-practices within the water practice, expanding services to clients.
• Build and oversee project teams for water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality control for Colorado.
• Organize the team for efficiency, assigning the right professionals and ensuring standard contract documents and specifications are available. Hands-on participation is expected.
• Collaborate with Business Unit management on growth, staffing, and financial performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (A.B.E.T. Accredited School).
• Twenty (20) plus years of experience in infrastructure engineering.
• Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) license. Demonstrated success in Marketing and Business Development of professional engineering services in the Colorado area, including five (5) years of successful experience in Business Development and Project Management for municipal projects.
• Ability to direct, manage, and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of design engineers and technicians and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong technical design experience in water and wastewater projects.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Commitment to quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree.
• Experience in Colorado water and wastewater engineering.
• PE Licensure in multiple states.

PERKS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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