Water Practice Lead – Eastern Region | New York, NY (Hybrid | $200K–$250K DOE)

Are you a visionary water leader with deep technical pedigree and strategic acumen, ready to elevate regional infrastructure and shape client relationships at scale?

Lead the Eastern water practice of a nationally recognized civil engineering powerhouse—with over 4,000 specialists delivering award-winning water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure across the U.S.

Why This Role?

- Be the face of the Eastern water practice, shaping vision, mentoring senior teams, and leading technical delivery.

- Drive high-impact, high-visibility projects that attract attention at both regional and national levels.

- Clearly defined path to senior leadership, with real influence over firm strategy and direction.

- Collaborate with seasoned leadership peers while exercising strategic autonomy and trusted decision-making authority.

What You’ll Own

- Lead and expand a high-performing water engineering portfolio spanning municipal, industrial, and environmental sectors.

- Serve as the senior technical advisor, ensuring excellence in treatment and infrastructure projects.

- Cultivate long-term client partnerships and represent the firm at prominent industry events and conferences.

- Identify growth opportunities, lead proposal strategy, and direct business development across the Eastern region.

What You Bring

- Active P.E. license (any U.S. state)—preferably NY or neighboring states.

- 15+ years of water/wastewater design, consulting, and leadership experience.

- Proven ability to manage client relationships and secure new business.

- Deep technical expertise and a passion for elevating project delivery and mentoring a team.

What We Offer

- Salary: $200,000–$250,000 DOE — competitive, at the upper range for senior water practice leadership in NYC.

- Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and performance-based bonus.

- Schedule: Hybrid model with flexibility across Eastern office locations and travel as needed.

- Stability: Grow within a well-established firm with a strong regional and national presence.

- Impact: Drive strategic growth initiatives and play a key role in shaping the firm’s water business direction.

Ready to make a greater business and technical impact?

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