Water Infrastructure Practice Leader - Las Vegas Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Engineering

Civil Science is seeking a Water Infrastructure Practice Leader to establish and lead our firmwide water infrastructure practice. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a seasoned water professional who is passionate about building teams, growing client relationships, and delivering critical water infrastructure projects that serve communities throughout the region.

What You’ll Do Practice Leadership & Growth

Lead the development and expansion of Civil Science's water infrastructure practice.
Create and execute growth strategies for water transmission, distribution, storage, source development, treatment, and utility infrastructure services.
Build and strengthen relationships with municipal agencies, utility districts, irrigation entities, and other public-sector clients.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, proposals, and strategic partnerships.
Support revenue growth and establish a sustainable project backlog.

Technical Leadership

Serve as the firm's technical authority for water infrastructure projects.
Provide expert guidance on water transmission pipelines, distribution systems, storage facilities, source development, hydraulic modeling, and system planning.
Deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Ensure quality, risk management, and technical excellence across all projects.

Project Delivery & Client Service

Lead planning, design, and execution of complex municipal water infrastructure projects.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Support multidisciplinary project teams across offices and disciplines.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders.

Team Development

Lead the firm's Water Expertise Group and foster collaboration across offices.
Mentor engineers, project managers, and technical specialists.
Develop training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Help recruit, retain, and develop top water infrastructure talent.

Projects You'll Support

Water transmission pipeline systems
Water distribution improvements
Water storage tanks and reservoirs
Water source development projects (wells, springs, and source facilities)
Hydraulic modeling and master planning
Capital improvement programs
Utility relocations associated with transportation projects
Emerging water treatment opportunities

Required Qualifications What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in water infrastructure engineering and project management.
Demonstrated success leading municipal water infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and build technical capabilities.
Experience with:
- Water transmission and distribution systems
- Water storage facilities
- Water source development
- Hydraulic modeling and system master planning
- Utility coordination and underground infrastructure
- Project and financial management

Preferred Qualifications

Water treatment experience.
Water rights experience.
Sewer collection and treatment systems experience.
Stormwater and drainage experience.
Regional utility planning experience.
Funding and grant program knowledge.
Experience with SCADA and control systems.

Preferred Software Experience

Info Water Pro / Info Water
WaterGEMS / WaterCAD
ArcGIS Pro
Civil 3D
HAMMER
Info Sewer / SewerGEMS / SewerCAD
EPANET
Info Drarinage / StormCAD / HEC RAS / HEC HMS
Bluebeam and AutoCAD platforms

Why Join Civil Science?

Ownership in Your Future:
At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee‑owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
Room to Grow:
Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
Work‑Life Harmony:
Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees):
Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long‑term…