Vice President, California Design

Vice President, California Design:
Innovate and Lead in Water/Wastewater Excellence

Are you ready to drive transformative growth in California's municipal Water/Wastewater sector? Join Parsons and be a part of a dynamic culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation. As a leader in wastewater project design and delivery, we are respected for our technical expertise, exceptional project execution, and outstanding performance.

We are seeking a visionary executive to lead and expand our California Wastewater design business. If you have a proven track record in managing the design of Wastewater Treatment Plants, this is your opportunity to craft a successful model and elevate our team. You will engage with clients, spearhead new opportunities, and oversee projects from inception to completion. Your leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our relationships with key California water agencies, leveraging our legacy of quality and innovation.

Our team operates primarily from our Pasadena, California office, with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment.

• Educational Background: B.S. in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years in municipal water and wastewater treatment plant design.
• Project Leadership:
  Managed design/project management of at least two wastewater treatment plants with values exceeding $100 million.
• Network:
  Strong connections with regional and local clients and subconsultants.
• Certification:
  Registered Professional Engineer in California.
• Technical Expertise:
  Familiarity with cutting‑edge technologies like M  processes.
• Leadership:
  Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop top technical talent.

• Team Leadership:
  Passion to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality and client satisfaction.
• California
  
  Experience:
  
  Established relationships and experience in the state.
• Business Acumen:
  Effective seller‑doer, balancing business development with project management to drive profitable growth.

For over 75 years, Parsons has been at the forefront of designing and delivering infrastructure that connects and protects communities globally. We pride ourselves on projects that enhance quality of life, promote economic growth, and increase sustainability.

We prioritize our employees' wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, and holidays tailored to your lifestyle.

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Parsons is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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