Water Resources Practice Leader

Geosyntec Consultants; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Raleigh, NC seeks a Water Resources Practice Leader to drive business development and lead a team of engineers and scientists on complex stormwater and water resources projects. You will develop new clients, manage existing relationships, and guide technical work from proposals through project delivery.

The role requires a strong background in civil/environmental engineering, 10+ years of consulting experience, and a PE/PG license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field (required).
• Advanced degree in civil/environmental engineering or natural resources (preferred).
• Professional registration (P.E./P.G. or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals and projects with public and private clients.
• Develop new clients and expand Geosyntec's market share.
• Manage a team of engineers/scientists and mentor staff.
• Coordinate business development and client management efforts.
• Oversee water resources analyses, QC, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and schedule QA/QC.
• Travel as needed to client sites and project locations.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Water resources

Client management

Technical writing

Oral communication

Team mentoring

Safety training

Valid drivers license

Education

B.S. in civil or environmental eng

Advanced degree preferred

Professional Registration (P.E./P.G.) preferred

Job description

Water Resources Practice Leader

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources Practice Leader with an entrepreneurial attitude, who is enthusiastic about business development efforts to expand Geosyntec's market share. This position will be based out of our Raleigh, NC location. The position entails leading proposals and projects with Geosyntec's existing public and private sector clients, developing new clients, and managing a team of engineers/scientists in the long-term. In collaboration with top professionals in their field, you will work on complex projects involving innovative stormwater management and natural surface water systems, including stormwater infrastructure and BMP designs, stream and wetland restoration, surface water, watershed, and stormwater runoff monitoring and modeling, innovative water quality improvements, flood mitigation practices, sustainable green infrastructure planning studies, nature-based stormwater solutions, watershed planning studies, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis including dam breach studies and floodplain mapping, NPDES permitting support, TMDL regulatory support, and resiliency and adaptation strategies.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Primary Location

US-NC-Raleigh

ID

2026-4843

Category

Water Resources

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and mentoring tasks.

• Maintain and grow Geosyntec's profile and reputation in water resources with existing and potential clients;
• Develop business and manage clients and projects in stormwater management and natural surface water systems, including hydrologic and hydraulics projects, stormwater infrastructure and BMP design, innovative water quality improvements, and resiliency and adaptation strategies;
• Recruit, train, and mentor early and mid-career water resources engineers and scientists;
• Prepare proposals including scope of work, cost/fee estimates, presentations, etc.;
• Oversee and manage client contracts;
• Serve as primary point-of-contact with clients and other project consultants;
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative internal (i.e., within Geosyntec) and external (i.e., clients and subcontractors) relationships;
• Oversee and review water resources engineering analyses;
• Provide oversight and monitor projects;
• Coordinate work efforts and review work performed by other team members; and
• Schedule and manage integration of quality management during all phases of proposals and projects.
• Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, natural sciences or related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering or natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Professional Registration (P.E. or P.G. or equivalent). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ years preferred) of experience in consulting industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing water resources projects and teams for municipal, industrial, and other water resources industry clients. (required)
• Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)