Water​/Wastewater Practice Leader

I Help P.E licensed Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Engineers in Consulting Firms Explore Career Progression in the North-East & Mid-Atlantic…

$185,000–$250,000+ DOE

Are you a senior PE‑licensed water/wastewater leader ready to shape a high‑impact regional practice in one of the most demanding and well‑funded water markets in the country?

This is Artem rare opportunity to step into a Practice Lead role with real authority within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering large‑scale municipal and utility infrastructure programs across the New York metropolitan region.

• Lead and grow a mature, high‑revenue water/wastewater practice serving NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ
• Balance technical leadership, people development, and client strategy
• Influence hiring, mentoring, delivery standards, and succession planning
• Serve as a senior advisor to utilities, authorities,주소 And municipal leadership
• Operate in a hybrid environment with autonomy expected at leadership level
• Shape the next generation of Project Managers, technical specialists, and practice leaders
• Progress toward regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

• Providing strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs, including treatment, conveyance, regulatory compliance, and resilience initiatives
• Leading multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams across concurrent, large‑scale capital programs
• Setting and maintaining technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery frameworks
• Partnering with clients on capital improvement programs (CIPs), consent‑driven programs, and long‑range planning
• Supporting business development through trusted client relationships, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentoring senior engineers and PMs as part of a structured leadership succession plan
• Collaborating with regional and national leadership on resourcing, investment, and practice strategy

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable)
• 15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering
• Proven experience leading practices, large programs, or multi‑disciplinary teams within a consulting environment
• Strong credibility with NYC‑area utilities, authorities, and public‑sector stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Ability to balance technical excellence with people, client, and business leadership

Senior leaders choose this firm because it offers national capability with a deeply engineering‑led culture:

• Long‑standing, trusted relationships with NYC DEP, regional authorities, and major utilities
• Stable, well‑funded public‑sector backlog supporting multi‑year capital programs
• Leadership roles built on technical credibility, not just sales volume
• Strong investment in staff development, mentoring, and succession
• Collaborative, low‑ego environment with excellent senior‑level retention 식
• Freedom to lead without constant re‑organization or short‑term pressure

• Bonus:
  Leadership and performance‑based incentives
• Work Model:
  Hybrid across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ
• Growth:
  Clear runway into regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

This role is ideal for a leader who is not actively job searching, but open to a strategic, high‑impact next step.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion to explore alignment, timing, and long‑term goals.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting and Engineering

Industries:
Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services