Regional Water Engineering Lead - Northern California

Water Systems Consulting (WSC) is a growing and thriving employee-owned company that solves today’s complex water challenges by putting people first in every solution we create. We are an integrated engineering, hydrogeology, and strategic communication consulting firm focused entirely within the water sector, delivering our clients’ most challenging One Water solutions. Through the diversity of our clients, their communities, and our team, we find the most innovative solutions and leave everything we touch better than when we found it.

WSC is seeking a Northern California Regional Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary teams in the successful delivery of a diverse range of water resources projects across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of WSC’s water focused business by leading client relationships, building teams, growing careers, and developing and driving business strategies.

The ideal candidate will be based in, or willing to relocate to the greater Sacramento area and will work from our office in Folsom, California. We offer a flexible hybrid work model. Occasional travel throughout California and the Pacific Northwest may be required.

What You Will Do

• Provide strategic vision, oversight and leadership within the geographic region
• Lead regional strategy, staff planning & hiring, budgeting, and financial planning in coordination with WSC’s Practice Areas and managers within the region
• Lead risk management & issue escalation/resolution within the region
• Maintain visibility and drive performance & accountability on regional metrics and goals (e.g. bookings, backlog, staffing, workload, UT)
• Lead regional BD & marketing planning & execution
• Guide team culture and support staff well-being
• Lead and/or oversee multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver planning, design, and/or program management projects of varying sizes.
• Oversee client service management and strengthen existing client relationships through exceptional project delivery, development of new client relationships, and identification of future business opportunities. 
• Lead project pursuits including proposal development and interview preparation.
• Stay active and visible in professional organizations to stay abreast of current and emerging industry trends. 
• Lead and mentor professionals with various levels of experience. 
• This position will require some travel throughout California.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.
• P.E. registration in California
• Strong leadership skills and proven experience leading thriving and diverse teams
• Experience delivering successful and collaborative projects performance that achieves clients’ goals, including cost-effective, sustainable, energy-efficient, operator-friendly, and innovative outcomes.
• 10+ years of experience in planning, design and/or construction of water, wastewater and or recycled water facilities. Planning or design experience preferred.
• Demonstration of understanding and defining project goals and requirements as well as proactive risk management.
• A team first mindset that collaborates with, learns from, and teaches others, and are active in creating a positive team dynamic.
• Active participant in related professional associations and knowledge of the latest industry treatment trends.
• Desire to operate with freedom and accountability. A willingness to take measured risks and ownership of those risks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing proposals and presentations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.
• Project workshop leadership with experience facilitating alternatives analysis and decision-making meetings.
• Development of sustainable solutions and alternatives project delivery methods is a plus.
• Ability to serve as a dedicated and effective client service partner and demonstrate responsiveness, clear communication, quality delivery, mindful listening, and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about mentoring and advocating within our team.

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is competitive at $190,000 to $280,000 and will be based on experience and qualifications.

Who We Are

At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.

We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer Employee Benefits - WSC

WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws

Please Note: We are not engaging with external recruiters or agencies for this position. All candidates must apply directly. Unsolicited resumes from recruiters will not be considered and may be deleted without response.