Senior Technical Lead - Water/Wastewater - (Remote, USA)

Senior Technical Lead - Water/Wastewater Infrastructure (Remote, USA)

Location: Remote (USA)

Region Focus: Mid-Atlantic & Northeast

Travel: Occasional project-related travel required

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are working with a leading engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead (SME) to support the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States.

This is a high-impact, client-facing role suited to a technical expert with deep experience in large-diameter linear infrastructure , looking to influence project delivery, mentor teams, and contribute to strategic growth in the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Technical Lead on large, complex water and wastewater infrastructure programmes
• Oversee and review engineering deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Lead technical quality assurance and coordinate multi-disciplinary design inputs
• Develop technical approaches and fee proposals for new project opportunities
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering and design teams
• Represent technical capability through client engagement, presentations, and industry involvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 12+ years' experience in water/wastewater infrastructure (flexibility for strong expertise)
• Proven experience in large-diameter (72"+) pipeline systems , including:
• Water transmission mains
• Sewer force mains and gravity systems
• CSO and/or stormwater conveyance systems
• Experience with trenchless technologies for pipe installation and rehabilitation
• Strong background in design, assessment, and rehabilitation of linear infrastructure
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly
• Professional Engineering (PE) license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity across multiple states)

Desirable:

• Experience with pumping stations and water storage systems
• Established client relationships within water/wastewater or resilience sectors

Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Play a key role in shaping major infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across regions
• Contribute to the development of sustainable water solutions
• Influence both technical delivery and strategic growth within the sector

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible working environment, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Application

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, please apply with your CV and supporting documents .

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement but bring strong technical expertise and potential

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.