Water/Wastewater Practice Lead - Washington-Baltimore, D.C Area

Water/Wastewater Practice Lead – Washington‑Baltimore, D.C Area Are you a senior PE‑licensed water/wastewater leader ready to shape a regional practice across one of the most complex and well‑funded water markets in the country? This is an opportunity to step into a Practice Lead role with genuine authority within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering mission‑critical municipal, state, and utility infrastructure across the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan region . Why This Role? Lead and grow a well‑established water/wastewater practice serving DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia Balance technical leadership, people development, and client strategy Influence hiring, mentoring, delivery standards, and succession planning Serve as a trusted advisor to utilities, authorities, and public‑sector leaders 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 What You’ll Be Doing 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 capital programs Setting and maintaining technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery frameworks Partnering with clients on capital improvement programs (CIPs), regulatory strategy, 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 What You Bring Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (MD, DC, or VA — 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 municipalities, authorities, utilities, 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 Why Engineers Join — and Stay — at This Firm Senior leaders choose this firm because it offers national capability with an engineering‑led culture : Long‑standing, trusted relationships with regional utilities and authorities Stable, well‑funded public‑sector backlog (not speculative or transactional work) 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 Freedom to lead without constant re‑organization or short‑term pressure What’s Offered Compensation: $180,000–$240,000+ DOE (executive‑level range for DC–Baltimore market) Bonus: Leadership and performance‑based incentives Work Model: Hybrid across the Washington–Baltimore corridor Growth: Clear runway into regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles #J-18808-Ljbffr