Water/Wastewater Technical Director

Quiddity; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans

Retirement Plan 401k

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking an experienced Water / Wastewater Technical Director to lead and grow its municipal water and wastewater services. This role focuses on the planning and delivery of critical infrastructure projects while providing strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have over 20 years in water and wastewater engineering, proven leadership experience, and strong connections within the Texas municipal market. The position offers competitive compensation, a 4½ day work week, and robust benefits, including retirement plans and paid family leave.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership in client management and public‑sector project delivery.
• Broad understanding of water/wastewater systems and utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for water/wastewater practice.
• Participate in business development and client relationship efforts.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction-phase services.
• Lead design and/or quality management of multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership in client management

Water and wastewater engineering

Business development

Mentoring staff

Technical credibility

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas

Job description

Overview

Quiddity is seeking an experienced Water / Wastewater Technical Director to support and grow our municipal water and wastewater services across Texas. This role will focus on the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater facility infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage facilities, and regulatory-driven improvements for municipal and regional utility clients.

This is a key leadership position within a management-owned firm, offering the opportunity to significantly influence the growth and direction of Quiddity’s water and wastewater practice while delivering critical public infrastructure throughout the state. For significant contributors, Quiddity offers the opportunity for ownership participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Quiddity’s Texas Water / Wastewater practice, supporting municipal and regional utility clients.
• Participate in business development and client relationship efforts with Texas cities, utility districts, river authorities, and regional agencies. Help develop and execute a Texas-wide growth strategy, including target markets and priority clients.
• Position Quiddity to win and deliver water and wastewater projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage facilities and capital improvement programs. This will include pre-positioning, teaming arrangements, SOQ preparation and help prepare technical approaches.
• Understanding of and experience with alternative delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, etc.) is preferred, but not required.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction-phase services in a technical advisor, design manager and/or quality control role, ensuring projects meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead design and/or quality management of multidisciplinary teams (process mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, electrical, I & C, environmental, etc.) to deliver integrated water and wastewater solutions.
• Enforce technical standards and best practices for water/wastewater design across the firm.
• Mentor and develop design managers and technical staff to support long-term practice growth and succession planning.
• Support compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to firm leadership initiatives including staffing strategies, quality standards, and operational planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
• Minimum 20+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with a strong background in municipal infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in client management, business development, and public‑sector project delivery.
• Broad understanding of water and wastewater systems, including treatment, conveyance, and utility operations.
• Strong reputation and established relationships within the Texas municipal water market.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to mentor staff and build collaborative, high‑performing teams.
• Strong communication skills and a reputation for technical credibility and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 ½ Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO Statement

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.