Strategic Water Resources Leader

Role overview

Our client is seeking a senior leader to spearhead the growth of their water resources practice across Pennsylvania. This is a strategic role focused on market expansion, client development, and building a high‑performing technical team delivering complex water resources and hydraulic modelling projects. You will lead the regional strategy for water resources, driving revenue growth while acting as a senior technical advisor on key projects.

The role combines business development, team leadership, and project oversight, with a strong emphasis on expanding presence with state, municipal, and transportation clients.

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for water resources across Pennsylvania
• Lead client development efforts with public sector agencies, including utilities, municipalities, and water authorities
• Identify and secure major projects across H&H modelling, flood risk, stormwater management, watershed planning, and resilience
• Build and mentor a regional team of engineers and project managers
• Oversee delivery of complex projects, ensuring technical excellence and profitability
• Collaborate with leadership across adjacent practices such as water/wastewater and infrastructure
• Represent the firm at industry events, strengthening regional brand presence
• Drive recruitment of senior talent to support long term growth

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling for transportation and urban systems
• Floodplain mapping and flood resilience planning
• Stormwater management and green infrastructure
• Watershed and basin level studies
• Climate adaptation and risk mitigation

• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering or related discipline
• Proven track record of winning work and growing a regional practice
• Strong relationships with Pennsylvania based clients and agencies
• Deep technical expertise in H&H modelling and water resources design
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large scale projects
• Professional Engineer licence required
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability

• Strategic leadership role with autonomy to shape regional growth
• Opportunity to build and lead a high impact team
• Strong pipeline of existing clients and projects to expand upon
• Competitive compensation and long term incentive potential