Water Practice Lead

talisman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm seeks a Water Resources Engineer to lead their eastern water practice. You will shape the vision, mentor teams, and drive high-impact projects while growing within a stable environment. The role offers hybrid flexibility, a strong career trajectory, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Deep technical background in water infrastructure projects.
• Passion for mentoring teams and elevating project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performance water engineering portfolio.
• Act as senior technical advisor for complex water projects.
• Identify growth opportunities and lead proposal development.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Project Leadership

Technical Advisor for Water Treatment

Education

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

15+ years of water/wastewater consulting expertise

Job description

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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I Help P.E licensed Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Engineers in Consulting Firms Explore Career Progression in the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast…

Location: New York(Hybrid)

Are you a visionary water leader with the technical pedigree and business acumen to shape large-scale infrastructure projects? Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence and strategic growth?

This role represents an opportunity to drive performance, strategy, and client success for the Eastern region at a nationally recognized civil engineering powerhouse. With over 4,000 engineering specialists nationwide, our partner is known for delivering award-winning solutions across water, wastewater and environmental sectors.

Why This Role?

• You’ll be the face of the water practice in the East—shaping vision, mentoring teams, and directing technical delivery.
• High-impact projects with high visibility to the business leaders
• Clearly defined career path with trajectory to the senior leadership team
• Highly experienced leadership to receive mentorship from and collaborate with
• Strategic autonomy and trust to drive your region forward.

What You’ll Own:

• Lead and grow a high-performance water engineering portfolio across municipal and industrial sectors.
• Act as the senior technical advisor for complex water treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Cultivate long-term client partnerships and represent the firm at key industry events.
• Identify growth opportunities, lead proposal development, and steer business strategy.

What You Will Bring:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years of water/wastewater expertise in consulting and design engineering.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.
• Deep technical background and a passion for elevating teams and project delivery.

What They Offer:

• Salary: $200,000 – $250,000 (depending on experience).
• Benefits: Full suite including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and performance bonus.
• Schedule: Hybrid working flexibility with local travel across Eastern offices
• Stability: Grow within a highly established firm possessing a strong regional footprint
• Impact: Be part of a strategic growth initiative with real influence on the firm's future.

If you desire a path to making a greater business impact, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Engineering

• Industries

  Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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