Water Resources Practice Leader

Reports to

Practices Director – Horizontal Infrastructure & Advisory Services
Direct Reports

None
Location Options

Bismark, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Maple Grove, MN; Lehi, UT; Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Billings, MT; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; or Des Moines, IA
Lead Water Resources Innovation Across the United States

At AE2S, this is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of Water Resources. We're looking for a Water Resources Practice Leader to lead this practice across all U.S. locations, driving strategy, technical excellence, and growth. Practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices.
If you are a recognized leader in flood risk mitigation, drought risk planning, urban stormwater planning, or erosion control and restoration this is your chance to make a national impact.
Why this Opportunity is Different

This is not a regional role, As Water Resources Practice Leader, you will:
Build, scale and shape AE2S's national Water Resources strategy
Expand and strengthen technical capabilities across multiple states
Influence project delivery across multiple states
Collaborate with leadership across operations, client development and strategy
Responsibilities

You'll lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S's Water Resources Practice nationwide.
Set and drive the national vision for how we provide water resources services
Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities, and market presence
Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all water resources projects
Identify emerging water resources trends, regulations, and innovations and turn them into strategy
Support major pursuits and build strong, lasting client relationships
Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across all offices
What Success Looks Like

Growth and expansion of AE2S' Water Resources practice nationwide
A strong and visible technical leadership presence in the market
Strong client relationships and project wins
High-performing, engaged teams across offices
Advancement of innovative water resources solutions and best practices
Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges.
Compensation And Total Rewards

The anticipated salary range for this position is:
$120,000-$200,000+
This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.
At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Employee ownership through the ESOP
Matching 401(k) contributions
Industry-Leading Family Benefits

100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
Paid parental leave
Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
10 or more years of experience in water resources
2 or more years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas
Demonstrated track record of technical excellence
Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
Proven ability to develop, win, and retain client relationships
Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading complex internal initiatives and external projects
Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
Reputation for integrity, sound judgment, and leadership within the organization and industry
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and geographies
Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability
Physical Qualifications

Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town
AE2S is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action / Disability Employer

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