Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Job description

Our client is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water resources and infrastructure projects. With offices in San Antonio, TX, and Easton, PA, they specialize in dam design, rehabilitation, and safety evaluations, along with other water-related infrastructure projects. They are seeking a **highly experienced and self-sufficient Senior Water Resources Engineer** to lead and grow their Easton, PA office. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, taking over an existing portfolio of dam projects while also driving business development and expanding our presence in the region. ### Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the Easton, PA office with oversight from company leadership based in San Antonio. - Take over and manage ongoing dam-related projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. - Develop new business opportunities in dam safety, rehabilitation, and water resources. - Serve as the primary technical expert for dam-related projects, including inspections, design, permitting, and compliance. - Maintain and build relationships with local and regional clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners. - Provide mentorship and leadership for the Easton office team. - Handle basic office management duties with support from the San Antonio administrative staff. ### Qualifications - **Professional Engineer (PE) license** required. - **Minimum 15 years of experience** in water resources engineering, with a strong focus on dams (design, rehabilitation, safety inspections, permitting, and compliance). - Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including client interactions, budgets, and regulatory approvals. - Experience in business development and client relationship management within the engineering sector. - Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to operate autonomously while aligning with company goals. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.