Water/Wastewater Practice Builder

Kimley-Horn; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Las Vegas is seeking a Practice Builder to expand its Water/Wastewater and Water Utilities practice. The role requires 8+ years of civil engineering experience and a P.E. license. Responsibilities include developing multidisciplinary project teams, fostering growth, and engaging with clients to ensure successful project outcomes. This position allows for significant autonomy and is supported by a competitive benefits package that encourages professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects.
• Lead business development efforts and maintain positive client relationships.
• Exercise autonomy in leading and growing the business.

Skills

Civil engineering

Business development

Technical communication

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is actively looking for a Practice Builder to expand our Water/Wastewater and Water Utilities practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a Practice Builder at Kimley-Horn you will serve clients by winning and delivering exceptional work, managing projects profitably, and mentoring the next generation. We are seeking an entrepreneurial engineer and project manager to lead, and expand multi-discipline project teams focused on water/wastewater treatment projects, water and wastewater pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance (water distribution and wastewater collection). This position offers extensive autonomy to lead, direct, and scale the practice with a forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand practice teams for multi-discipline projects and programs related to water/wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and large diameter conveyance.
• Foster an entrepreneurial spirit by creating and executing a vision for growth in the water resource practice locally and beyond.
• Exercise substantial autonomy in leading, directing, and growing the business.
• Lead business development efforts and maintain positive client relationships.
• Engage in tasks utilizing advanced technical skills and industry knowledge in water and wastewater systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering, design, and management of utility water projects experience
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Client contacts and relationships with local municipalities, area counties, water management authorities and local, regional, state agencies
• Business development skills and the proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills
• Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.