Senior Practice Leader - Water

About the role

The selected candidate will work closely with the senior leadership in our MidAtlantic Area offices to lead our growth within the Water Resource market of Western Virginia and surrounding areas.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Focus on business development and market expansion including service cross selling.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Manage projects and staff, including technical leadership and oversight, construction management, risk management, and mentoring.
• Provide technical assistance and project management for work related to dams, levees, and other water control and conveyance structures, as related to geotechnical, construction management, or water resource related engineering, or general civil engineering.
• Aid in recruiting and training additional staff.
• Serve as a leadership role model for company culture and values across the organization.
• Overnight travel is required; approximately 10 to 20%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or related field. M.S. preferred.
• 12 + years progressive experience in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical engineering with extensive technical background in field of expertise and at least 10+ years in a project management role.
• Recognized for technical excellence and development of client-focused, creative, and practical solutions.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial attitude and ability to generate new work and grow a business segment, with a proven track record of success.
• Demonstrated ability to support federal, state and local agencies in the Eastern US.
• Professional Engineering license required.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Strong reputation in dams, levees, and hydropower services.
• Strong theoretical background with experience in applying analyses to practical solutions, including computer modeling and seismic analysis and designs.
• Ability to supervise and direct junior staff.
• Office or Practice Area operational experience.
• Candidates should be thoroughly familiar with computerized applications including Microsoft software and engineering applications.
• Knowledgeable of dam institutions and water and hydropower systems within the United States is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Functional Demands: X Sedentary Light Medium Other Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
• Physical Activity Requirements: Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable
• Sitting: 6-8 hours
• Standing: 0-1 hour
• Walking: 0-1 hour
• Climbing: X
• Lifting (floor to waist level): (in pounds) 0-10 pounds
• Lifting (waist level and above): (in pounds) 0-10 pounds
• Carrying objects: 0-1 hour
• Pushing/pulling: X
• Twisting: 0-1 hour
• Bending: 0-1 hour
• Reaching forward: 0-1 hour
• Reaching overhead: 0-1 hour
• Squat/kneeling/crawling: X
• Wrist position deviation: 3-5 hours
• Pinching/fine motor skills: 1-2 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: 6-8 hours
• Taste or smell (taste=never): 0-1 hour
• Talk or hear: 3-5 hours
• Accurate: 20/40 Very Accurate: 20/20 Not Applicable
• Color discrimination: X
• Sensory requirements: Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable
• Depth perception: X
• Hearing: X
• Environment requirements: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
• Workplace environment: Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated
• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
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• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X 8 10 12 Other work hours
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• Blood borne pathogens: X
• Chemical: X
• Airborne communicable diseases: X
• Extreme temperatures: X
• Radiation: X
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: X
• Extreme noise levels: X
• Dust/particulate matter: X
• Other (exposure Risks): Usual workday hours: X