Water/Wastewater Practice Lead | Raleigh, NC

Our client is seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Lead to establish and grow a high-performing water infrastructure practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. This strategic leadership role will oversee business development, technical delivery, team growth, and operational performance across municipal and utility-focused water and wastewater projects.

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure, environmental, and development services to both public and private sector clients. The successful candidate will help shape long-term growth strategies while leading complex utility and water resource initiatives across multiple regional markets.

responsibilities.

• Lead the growth and operational management of the water and wastewater practice

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term strategic business plans

• Manage multidisciplinary project teams delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects

• Oversee project financial performance, staffing allocation, scheduling, and quality assurance

• Mentor and develop engineering professionals across the practice

• Support recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives

• Prepare and negotiate project proposals, scopes, contracts, and budgets

• Build and maintain relationships with municipal agencies, utility providers, and key industry stakeholders

• Identify new business opportunities and cross-selling initiatives across service lines

• Represent the organisation at industry conferences, networking events, and professional associations

• Ensure compliance with technical standards, regulations, and internal quality procedures

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Minimum 10 years of related water/wastewater engineering and leadership experience

• Strong technical expertise in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure systems

• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and complex project delivery

• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities

• Experience managing budgets, profitability targets, and operational performance

• Strong strategic planning, leadership, and communication skills

• Previous consulting or A/E/C industry experience preferred

salary.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

benefits.

• Competitive healthcare and insurance packages

• Retirement savings plan with employer match

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements

• Paid professional memberships and continuing education support

• Generous paid leave and wellness initiatives

• Long-term career progression opportunities

Our client is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.

If you are looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can shape and expand a growing water/wastewater practice, apply today.

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