Water & Wastewater Practice Lead

A well-established engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking a Water & Wastewater Practice Lead to grow and lead their Texas Gulf Coast practice. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced engineer who is passionate about building teams, driving business development, and delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions for municipal, industrial, and private sector clients.

What You’ll Do

- Build and lead a team of engineers and scientists to deliver water and wastewater projects.

- Manage design and implementation of water treatment plants, pumping stations, storage tanks, wastewater treatment plants, sewer systems, and collection systems.

- Direct business development efforts to attract new clients and expand work with existing ones.

- Mentor junior staff on design parameters, plant layout, integration, and regulatory criteria.

- Oversee projects through all phases: concept, design, permitting, bidding, construction, and completion.

- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project success.

- Support facility audits, treatability testing, technology evaluations, and project optimization.

- Provide troubleshooting, startup assistance, and operational support as needed.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s a plus).

- 15+ years of experience in water and wastewater treatment projects.

- Proven expertise in facility design, evaluations, audits, and technology selection.

- Strong business development and client relationship skills.

- Ability to hire, grow, and mentor staff to build a practice.

- Experience managing budgets, project estimates, and operational data.

- Knowledge of WWTP operations, SOP development, and operator training (Texas Water Operator license a plus).

- Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Why This Role?

This role is perfect for senior engineers who want to:

- Lead and grow a practice in a high-demand market.

- Work on diverse municipal and industrial water/wastewater projects.

- Take ownership of client relationships and business development.

- Mentor the next generation of water professionals.

- Join a collaborative team that values career growth, work-life balance, and technical excellence.

Interested in finding out more? Reach out directly for more information – Colin.Reeves@talismanap.com