Water and Sewer Utilities Discipline Lead; PNW

Water and Sewer Utilities Discipline Lead

Join our Civil Engineering Team in Tacoma as a Water and Sewer Utilities Discipline Lead, where you'll lead the growth and delivery of municipal water and sewer utility projects across the Pacific Northwest.

Join a 100% employee‑owned firm built for long‑term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.

• Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long‑term thinking and doing what's right.
• Retirement Benefits: Company‑funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
• Hybrid Flexibility: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
• People‑First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
• Meaningful Work: Community‑impact projects plus ways to give back.

• Lead Practice Growth Guide the development of the Utility Design Discipline Business Plan, identify market opportunities, and help shape strategies that align with Psomas' strategic goals while supporting continued growth across the Pacific Northwest.
• Build Client Relationships Develop and strengthen relationships with municipal, utility district, and consulting partners while coordinating business development and marketing efforts with leaders across Psomas.
• Drive Project Success Secure and oversee utility‑focused projects from pre‑positioning and pursuit through planning, technical delivery, negotiations, financial management, and closeout.
• Develop People and Teams Help attract new talent, mentor, and support team members, and share technical, client management, and project management expertise.
• Collaborate and Deliver Results Work closely with Psomas leadership, engineers, discipline professionals, and support teams while monitoring project, business, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) such as chargeability, budget, revenue, and multiplier.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington
• 10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in water and sewer utilities engineering
• Proven ability to support continuous learning, professional growth, and contribute to Psomas' collaborative, employee‑owned culture and core values
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a strong interest in coaching, counseling, and influencing others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to support business development strategies by securing new project and growth opportunities

• 15+ years of experience with municipal water and sewer utilities, regulations, and infrastructure design
• Experience in contributing to strategic planning and executing defined objectives
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic connections with water and sewer professionals to advance regional infrastructure initiatives in the Pacific Northwest

• Pay Range: $185,000 - $205,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3 - 4 weeks PTO (depending on experience) plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.