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Water Treatment And Infrastructure Lead

Water Systems Consulting (WSC) 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 Water Treatment and Infrastructure Lead to provide technical leadership and client relationship management within the water treatment and infrastructure domain. This strategic role will drive client service management, project quality, risk management, business development, and growth strategy, in close collaboration with our client service, practice area and regional leaders. You will collaborate with engineers, hydrogeologists, designers, planners, project managers, strategic communications, and technical leaders in advancing vital water, recycled water, and infrastructure investments. You will also serve as a member of our leadership team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff to support their professional growth and development.

The ideal candidate will be based in, or willing to relocate to, one of our office locations: San Luis Obispo, CA; Folsom, CA; Laguna Hills, CA; Ontario, CA; San Diego, CA; or Portland, OR. Southern California offices preferred. We offer a flexible hybrid work model. Occasional travel throughout California and the Pacific Northwest may be required.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a senior technical leader and "seller/doer," leading water treatment and infrastructure projects from concept through delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and target WSC clients, acting as a trusted advisor and technical resource.
• Lead design efforts and provide technical oversight for water treatment and infrastructure projects, including well equipping, groundwater treatment, and/or storage and conveyance infrastructure.
• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level staff, fostering technical growth and career development.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, planners, and technical teams to advance vital water, recycled water, and infrastructure investments.
• Support business development activities, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Ensure project quality, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in technical delivery.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the growth of WSC's water practice regionally and firmwide.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California and/or Oregon or ability to obtain shortly.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in water infrastructure, with demonstrated technical depth and project leadership.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships, ideally with WSC's existing and target clients.
• Experience as both a design lead and coach/mentor for technical staff.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Geographic flexibility; willingness to travel as needed throughout California and the Pacific Northwest.
• Commitment to WSC's core values: Listen to Understand, Nurture Trust, Deliver Value, Leave it Better.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business development and "seller/doer" roles in consulting engineering.
• Familiarity with regional water agencies and clients, existing relationships within WSC's current market areas are a plus.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing technical teams.
• Advanced technical expertise in water treatment, recycled water, and infrastructure design.

Salary Range : The salary range for this position is competitive at $160,000 to $250,000 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!

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.