Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader

Reports to: Practices Director – Treatment & Facilities Direct Reports: None Location Options: Bismark, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Maple Grove, MN; Woodbury, MN; Lehi, UT; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Billings, MT; or Des Moines, IA Lead Drinking Water Innovation Across the United States At AE2S, this is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape the future of drinking water. We are looking for a Drinking Water Treatment Practice Leader to lead our practice across all locations, driving strategy, technical excellence, and growth in one of the most critical sectors in infrastructure. Practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices. If you are a recognized leader in drinking water treatment, water infrastructure, or environmental engineering, this is your chance to make a national impact. Why This Opportunity Is Different This is not a regional role. As Practice Leader, you will: Shape AE2S’s national Drinking Water Treatment strategyExpand and strengthen technical capabilities across multiple statesInfluence project delivery across multiple statesBuild and scale a nationally recognized practiceCollaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy Responsibilities You will lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’ Drinking Water Treatment Practice. Set and drive the national vision for how we provide drinking water treatment servicesPartner across regions to grow teams, capabilities, and market presenceLead technical direction and elevate quality across all drinking water projectsIdentify emerging water treatment trends, regulations, and innovations and turn them into strategySupport major pursuits and build strong, lasting client relationshipsMentor and develop engineers and technical leaders across multiple offices What Success Looks Like Growth and expansion of AE2S’ drinking water practice nationwideA strong and visible technical leadership presence in the marketStrong client relationships and project winsHigh-performing, engaged teams across officesAdvancement of innovative drinking water solutions and best practices Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related)Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)10 or more years of experience in drinking water or water treatment engineering2 years of leadership experience (team, project, or practice level)Strong client relationship and business development experienceProven ability to manage clients, win new clients, and retain clientsAbility to travel about 25-percentAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Why AE2S Build Your Future. Protect What Matters. AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems. Compensation And Total Rewards The anticipated salary range for this position is: $120,000-$200,000+This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through: Discretionary bonus opportunitiesEmployee ownership through the ESOPMatching 401(k) contributions Industry-Leading Family Benefits A E2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance 100-percent company-paid employee dental insurance100-percent company-paid employee vision insuranceCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability coveragePaid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experiencePaid parental leave Physical Requirements Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrainAbility to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeOccasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twistOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weightMay require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 poundsAbility to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defectsMay be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwearMay require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workloadMay be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer