Lead Engineer, Water

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE: 

• It is a chance to make a meaningful impact, working on high-profile projects that shape the future of infrastructure systems in the Northwest. 

• Deepen experience solving complex infrastructure challenges. 

• Collaborative and nimble team dynamics. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

Technical Leadership 

• Direct, supervise, and mentor team members to support the growth of staff. 

• Oversee performance of design, providing technical peer to peer and QC reviews. 

• Commit to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges. 

Project Management 

• Work with senior management to develop and negotiate contract budgets and scopes of work. 

• Manage the development of work plans, identifying staffing needs and training requirements. 

• Lead project execution for successful delivery and client satisfaction, including financial management, resource management, change order management, and client invoicing. 

• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, including subconsultants, for simultaneous projects of varying complexities.  

• Guide the team to establish consistency and quality assurance processes in the production of all deliverables and manage the quality control of all submission materials. 

Business Development 

• Work with the Water Sector Manager to develop and execute a regional strategic plan. 

• Build and maintain key relationships with clients (municipal agencies as well as industrial clients) and industry organizations to pursue opportunities and grow the business.  

• Promote technical practices, innovation sharing and knowledge management.  

• Participate in business development and identify and follow through on strategic opportunities. 

• Lead marketing initiatives and pursuits, serving as champion for wastewater opportunities.  

WHAT YOU BRING:  

• Demonstrated project delivery experience, including managing client expectations, technical teams, and project finances. 

• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and standards. 

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills with attention to detail. 

• Self-starter with technical and entrepreneurial competencies to expand client relationships and establish new ones. 

• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating technical teams with a professional and results-driven approach. 

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or commensurate Engineering degree. 

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience, with 4 years in project and/or program management roles; design of wastewater linear infrastructure and facilities or similar complex infrastructure and systems, as well as business development experience. 

• Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington (or ability to obtain) is required; additionally, PE in the state of Oregon, Idaho, California, or Arizona is preferred. 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification (or the ability to obtain) is desirable.