Senior Water Resource Engineer - Dams Specialist

Job Description Job Description Our client is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water resources and infrastructure projects. With offices in San Antonio, TX, and Easton, PA, they specialize in dam design, rehabilitation, and safety evaluations, along with other water-related infrastructure projects. They are seeking a highly experienced and self-sufficient Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and grow their Easton, PA office. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, taking over an existing portfolio of dam projects while also driving business development and expanding our presence in the region. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Easton, PA office with oversight from company leadership based in San Antonio. Take over and manage ongoing dam-related projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Develop new business opportunities in dam safety, rehabilitation, and water resources. Serve as the primary technical expert for dam-related projects, including inspections, design, permitting, and compliance. Maintain and build relationships with local and regional clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners. Provide mentorship and leadership for the Easton office team. Handle basic office management duties with support from the San Antonio administrative staff. Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Minimum 15 years of experience in water resources engineering, with a strong focus on dams (design, rehabilitation, safety inspections, permitting, and compliance). Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including client interactions, budgets, and regulatory approvals. Experience in business development and client relationship management within the engineering sector. Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to operate autonomously while aligning with company goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.