Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

Davita Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water and environmental services seeks a visionary Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to expand their practice across multiple states. This key role focuses on practice growth and technical excellence in the water/wastewater sector, requiring a strong leader with extensive industry experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Professional development support

Holistic Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in water/wastewater projects.
• At least 8 years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to grow business and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow DEA's Water/Wastewater Practice across all regions.
• Achieve targets in client satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Mentor and develop group leaders and senior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Operational Management

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InfoWater

SewerGEMS

Job description

Water/Wastewater Practice Leader
David Evans and Associates, Inc. - Water and Environment Business Unit

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as our Water/Wastewater Practice Leader within the Water and Environment Business Unit (WEBU). This firm-wide position is responsible for leading and growing DEA's Water/Wastewater Practice-supporting current teams across Washington and Utah, with opportunities to expand our footprint in Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, California, and beyond.

In addition to driving growth in the water/wastewater market, this role will play a pivotal part in developing technical excellence, enhancing collaboration, and expanding our municipal and regional utility services-particularly in the areas of water conveyance, pumping and storage, wastewater collection and pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment systems.

Position Summary

This leadership role is focused on practice growth, operations, staff development, business development and sales across DEA's regions. The Water/Wastewater Practice Leader will manage and coordinate closely with regional group leaders, and project delivery teams to ensure technical quality, workload balancing, and successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include expanding national branding efforts for the practice, supporting client engagement strategies, advancing internal technical capabilities, and identifying opportunities to grow DEA's presence in the water and wastewater market.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in water and wastewater systems planning, design, and project delivery
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to grow market share and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage and scale operations to meet business objectives
• Strong decision-making, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent business acumen and financial management skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and lead winning pursuits

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and grow DEA's Water/Wastewater Practice across all regions
• Achieve performance targets around employee engagement, client satisfaction, revenue growth and profitability
• Mentor and develop group leaders and senior technical staff
• Guide decisions on market expansion, hiring, strategic partnerships and resource allocation
• Elevate DEA's national presence through thought leadership and conference participation
• Serve in key project roles (e.g., Pursuit Champion, Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, etc.)
• Support delivery of superior client experiences through collaboration and quality
• Partner with other practices, markets and Business Units to foster cross-disciplinary synergies

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline with a focus in water/wastewater systems
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Minimum 15 years of relevant water/wastewater project experience
• Minimum 8 years in leadership or supervisory roles
• Minimum 5 years in business development or client-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to grow business and mentor high-performing teams
• Successful track record with public utility and agency clients
• Alignment with DEA's Cultural Drivers and commitment to collaborative leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 20+ years of experience in municipal water/wastewater infrastructure
• 10+ years in leadership and client service roles
• Familiarity with funding sources and regulatory compliance for public infrastructure
• Experience with trenchless technologies, treatment systems, hydraulic modeling, and SCADA integration
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., InfoWater, SewerGEMS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS)

DEA Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Professional development and training support
• Holistic Wellbeing Program supporting physical, emotional, financial, and career health

• Expected Salary range for this role is $160,000 to $215,000 and is based on experience and location.

Potential office locations include: Bellevue, WA; Olympia, WA; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Boise, ID.