Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Opportunity

Within our U.S. water resources and community planning business, we are looking for a leadership position focused on water resources, stormwater, integrated planning, and asset management to help grow our market share across the Eastern United States. The role will lead business development, client relationship management, and project execution in a range of stormwater, water quality, and planning services.

• Lead business development efforts in the Eastern United States by identifying and capturing services such as:
  • Planning and design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
  • Planning and design of nature‑based solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
  • Planning and design of coastal resilience works.
  • Planning and design of flood mitigation improvements—dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
  • Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
  • Scenario planning for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
  • Application of sophisticated collection system, watershed, and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
  • Planning related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions, rehabilitation, and repair.
• Build client relationships across the target geography to drive business growth.
• Identify professionals and participate in hiring processes in local markets to build local businesses and execution teams.
• From time to time, lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager.
• Interface with stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for clients.

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience identifying, strategizing, pursuing, and capturing municipal and utility water resources projects and programs.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of professionals across a significant geography.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following platforms: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/XP-SWMM, Info Works ICM, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS, Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client‑facing/business development efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the U.S. or the professional’s country of practice.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

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