Principle Civil Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$200kGoodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a visionary Civil Design Engineer with a Professional Engineer License – Water/Wastewater to lead and scale a brand-new civil infrastructure practice across California.
Based in the East Bay Area, this high-impact, entrepreneurial role offers up to $200,000 annually to build a dynamic team and secure municipal and industrial partnerships.
Why join the client's staff? Shape your own practice! As a Principal Civil Engineer – W/WW, you will work hand-in-hand with senior management to drive strategic growth. They will provide the marketing and administrative support you need to turn your industry vision into a highly successful business line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Practice Leadership: Spearhead the strategic growth and operational oversight of the new Water/Wastewater practice in California.
- Client Development: Cultivate municipal, utility, and industrial partnerships, generating targeted annual net revenue with strong benchmark metrics.
- Project Oversight: Provide executive and technical leadership for water, recycled water, and stormwater projects from planning through construction.
- Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and build a scalable, multidisciplinary technical team.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Education: B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Licensure: Current Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California.
- Experience: 15+ years in engineering consulting, with at least 5 years leading or expanding a water/wastewater practice.
- Network: Strong existing relationships with California municipalities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
- Technical Chops: Proficiency in utility planning, design, hydraulic modeling, and infrastructure rehabilitation.
Compensation & Perks:
- Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 annually (DOE).
- Environment: Dynamic, employee-focused firm recognized for technical excellence.
- Growth: Uncapped opportunity to build a business line from the ground up.
Vacancy posted 21 hours ago
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