Water Resources Practice Leader

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

Join a growing employee-owned consulting engineering firm delivering Water Resources, Stormwater, Flood Resiliency, Watershed Planning, and Municipal Infrastructure services throughout the Southeast. This leadership position offers the opportunity to lead and grow an established Water Resources practice while maintaining involvement in client development, project delivery, technical oversight, and staff mentorship. The successful candidate will help drive strategic growth initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and expand service offerings across a diverse portfolio of public-sector clients.

Key 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of Water Resources consulting experience.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to lead and expand an established Water Resources practice.
• Significant influence on strategic growth and service development.
• Strong blend of leadership, technical oversight, business development, and client engagement.
• Clear pathway toward broader operational and executive leadership opportunities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of Water Resources consulting experience with a focus on Stormwater, Watershed Planning, Floodplain Management, Hydrology & Hydraulics, and Municipal Infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven experience leading Water Resources teams, technical staff, and project managers.
• Strong background managing municipal and public-sector client relationships.
• Experience developing and growing Water Resources practices, service lines, or regional markets.
• Technical expertise in stormwater management, watershed studies, drainage design, flood mitigation, resiliency, and related planning efforts.
• Experience overseeing project delivery, budgets, schedules, staffing, utilization, and quality management.
• Demonstrated success supporting proposal pursuits, business development activities, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development experience.
• Excellent communication, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with industry-standard software including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, SWMM/PCSWMM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related modelling platforms.