Water Engineering Leader - Kansas or Nebraska

Water Engineering Leader - Kansas or Nebraska Company

SEH Inc

Omaha, NE

Full Time

Manager

Civil Engineering

The Water Engineering Leader will be responsible for managing existing projects and growing our business within the states of Kansas, Omaha and beyond! With the strength of existing SEH relationships and resources, expertise, and national reach of our growing firm, you’ll drive growth and successful project delivery.

• This opportunity is open to candidates residing Wichita, Kansas and surrounding areas or Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas.
• Provide overall leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including treatment, pumping, conveyance, storage, and distribution systems.
• Serve as a senior client partner, maintaining long‑term relationships and supporting clients from project planning through delivery and beyond.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, setting technical direction and fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Guide the development of creative and resilient solutions to complex water challenges.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and manage project risk, ensure quality, and drive consistent project outcomes.
• Support practice growth through proposal development, strategic pursuits, and expansion of client relationships and market presence.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Significant experience leading the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance projects.

• Fifteen (15) years of experience leading market or regional growth strategies, with accountability for business development, client expansion, and delivery performance.
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multidisciplinary project portfolios, balancing strategic vision with operational execution.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level, partnering with internal leaders to shape investment priorities and long‑term growth plans.
• Prior experience in, or strong alignment with, an employee‑owned organization, embracing shared accountability for growth, profitability, and legacy.