Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

talisman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership and performance-based incentives

Strong investment in staff development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading water consultancy based in New York is seeking a Practice Lead to manage a high-revenue water/wastewater practice. The ideal candidate will have an active P.E. license and over 15 years of experience in water resources engineering. Responsibilities include providing strategic oversight, leading technical teams, and mentoring senior engineers. This role offers competitive compensation, including performance-based bonuses, and the flexibility of a hybrid work model across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable).
• 15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering.
• Proven experience leading practices and large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs.
• Lead multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams.
• Set and maintain technical standards and QA/QC processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence in water/wastewater engineering

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

I Help P.E licensed Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Engineers in Consulting Firms Explore Career Progression in the North-East & Mid-Atlantic…

$185,000–$250,000+ DOE

Are you a senior PE‑licensed water/wastewater leader ready to shape a high‑impact regional practice in one of the most demanding and well‑funded water markets in the country?

This is Artem rare opportunity to step into a Practice Lead role with real authority within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering large‑scale municipal and utility infrastructure programs across the New York metropolitan region.

Why This Role?

• Lead and grow a mature, high‑revenue water/wastewater practice serving NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ
• Balance technical leadership, people development, and client strategy
• Influence hiring, mentoring, delivery standards, and succession planning
• Serve as a senior advisor to utilities, authorities,주소 And municipal leadership
• Operate in a hybrid environment with autonomy expected at leadership level
• Shape the next generation of Project Managers, technical specialists, and practice leaders
• Progress toward regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs, including treatment, conveyance, regulatory compliance, and resilience initiatives
• Leading multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams across concurrent, large‑scale capital programs
• Setting and maintaining technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery frameworks
• Partnering with clients on capital improvement programs (CIPs), consent‑driven programs, and long‑range planning
• Supporting business development through trusted client relationships, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentoring senior engineers and PMs as part of a structured leadership succession plan
• Collaborating with regional and national leadership on resourcing, investment, and practice strategy

What You Bring

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable)
• 15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering
• Proven experience leading practices, large programs, or multi‑disciplinary teams within a consulting environment
• Strong credibility with NYC‑area utilities, authorities, and public‑sector stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Ability to balance technical excellence with people, client, and business leadership

Why Engineers Join — and Stay — at This Firm

Senior leaders choose this firm because it offers national capability with a deeply engineering‑led culture:

• Long‑standing, trusted relationships with NYC DEP, regional authorities, and major utilities
• Stable, well‑funded public‑sector backlog supporting multi‑year capital programs
• Leadership roles built on technical credibility, not just sales volume
• Strong investment in staff development, mentoring, and succession
• Collaborative, low‑ego environment with excellent senior‑level retention 식
• Freedom to lead without constant re‑organization or short‑term pressure

What’s Offered

• Bonus: Leadership and performance‑based incentives
• Work Model: Hybrid across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ
• Growth: Clear runway into regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

Interested in a Confidential Conversation?

This role is ideal for a leader who is not actively job searching, but open to a strategic, high‑impact next step.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion to explore alignment, timing, and long‑term goals.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries: Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services