Water Infrastructure Practice Leader

What You'll Do

• Practice Leadership & Growth
• Lead the development and expansion of Civil Science's water infrastructure practice.
• Create and execute growth strategies for water transmission, distribution, storage, source development, treatment, and utility infrastructure services.
• Build and strengthen relationships with municipal agencies, utility districts, irrigation entities, and other public-sector clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, proposals, and strategic partnerships.
• Support revenue growth and establish a sustainable project backlog.
• Technical Leadership
• Serve as the firm's technical authority for water infrastructure projects.
• Provide expert guidance on water transmission pipelines, distribution systems, storage facilities, source development, hydraulic modeling, and system planning.
• Deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Ensure quality, risk management, and technical excellence across all projects.
• Project Delivery & Client Service
• Lead planning, design, and execution of complex municipal water infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams across offices and disciplines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Team Development
• Lead the firm's Water Expertise Group and foster collaboration across offices.
• Mentor engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
• Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Help recruit, retain, and develop top water infrastructure talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water infrastructure engineering and project management.
• Demonstrated success leading municipal water infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and build technical capabilities.
• Experience with:
• - Water transmission and distribution systems
• - Water storage facilities
• - Water source development
• - Hydraulic modeling and system master planning
• - Utility coordination and underground infrastructure
• - Project and financial management

Preferred Qualifications

• Water treatment experience.
• Water rights experience.
• Sewer collection and treatment systems experience.
• Stormwater and drainage experience.
• Regional utility planning experience.
• Funding and grant program knowledge.
• Experience with SCADA and control systems.

Preferred Software Experience

• InfoWater Pro / InfoWater
• WaterGEMS / WaterCAD
• ArcGIS Pro
• Civil 3D
• HAMMER
• InfoSewer / SewerGEMS / SewerCAD
• EPANET
• InfoDrarinage / StormCAD / HEC RAS / HEC HMS
• Bluebeam and AutoCAD platforms

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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