Water Resources Practice Lead - Growth and Impact

LVI Associates; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Asheville, NC seeks a seasoned Water Resources leader to grow and direct our Water Resources practice across the Southeast. The role combines project oversight, client engagement, and strategic growth to strengthen our public-sector portfolio.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, and watershed planning while expanding service offerings and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Water Resources consulting experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong technical background in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Stormwater, Watershed Planning, Floodplain Management, and Municipal Infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects, clients, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and growing technical practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Water Resources practice.
• Manage and oversee Water Resources projects from planning through delivery.
• Provide technical leadership for hydrologic and hydraulic studies, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and watershed planning efforts.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and client pursuits.
• Mentor, develop, and lead Water Resources staff and project managers.
• Ensure project quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Represent the firm within industry organizations and professional associations.

Skills

Water Resources

Project Leadership

Client Relationship

Staff Mentorship

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

SWMM/PCSWMM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

LVI Associates in Asheville, NC seeks a seasoned Water Resources leader to grow and direct our Water Resources practice across the Southeast. The role combines project oversight, client engagement, and strategic growth to strengthen our public-sector portfolio.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and drive technical excellence in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater, and watershed planning while expanding service offerings and maintaining client relationships.