Water/Wastewater Director of Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to provide leadership for a growing team of engineers, project managers, and technical professionals delivering water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. This is a senior leadership position for an experienced seller-doer who can drive business growth, mentor technical staff, strengthen client relationships, and oversee successful project execution. The role will support a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects including water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump stations, conveyance systems, water distribution, sewer collection systems, utility rehabilitation, and construction-phase services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage regional Water/Wastewater engineering teams across project planning, design, and construction services.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans focused on expanding market presence and strengthening client relationships with municipal utilities and public agencies.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor and quality reviewer for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project delivery performance including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Lead business development efforts, capture planning, proposals, interviews, and strategic client engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal utility leaders, local governments, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff while supporting recruitment and succession planning efforts.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and construction professionals.
• Support forecasting, resource planning, backlog management, and operational performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience within the municipal water and wastewater consulting industry.
• Demonstrated success managing major infrastructure projects including treatment facilities, conveyance systems, pumping stations, utility rehabilitation, and distribution networks.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong client-development and business-development skills with established municipal utility relationships preferred.
• Strong understanding of planning, design, permitting, construction administration, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical professionals.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Industry-leading career advancement opportunities.
• Established backlog of water and wastewater projects with strong municipal clients.
• Collaborative and highly experienced technical teams.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Paid parental leave.