Water Resources Director

Wood, Patel & Associates is located in Phoenix, AZ. This in an on location position and not remote, however relocation stipend is negotiable

Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc., (WOODPATEL) the #1 ranked civil engineering firm in Arizona for 20 consecutive years is looking for talented and dedicated professionals to join our team. We offer the opportunity to advance your career and become part of our well-respected company.

WOODPATEL is seeking a talented Director with a passion for Water Resources, specifically surface water. The ideal candidate will lead and direct the activities necessary to meet client expectations. Prior experience demonstrating people skills, technical skills and management skills are essential to this position. In brief, this position will attend and actively participate in business development, client marketing and project development.

This is a great opportunity to lead a variety of water resources related projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, flood hazard identification/mitigation, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) studies, Area Drainage Master Studies and Plans (ADMS/P), sediment yield, river mechanics, transportation drainage, and stream stabilization design. Knowledge in the application of FLO-2D is required. This candidate will mentor staff, review engineering calculations, prepare design reports and exhibits, supervise the planning, development, and oversee the production of construction documents. They will conduct quality control reviews of 1D and 2D computer models, floodplain mapping, watershed planning, stream stabilization, closed conduit systems, hydraulic structures, and open channel designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Client service skills or ability to develop.
• Marketing and business development with record of winning projects.
• Develop scopes, prepare cost proposals, and negotiate contracts.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Experienced in employee supervision, development, and mentoring.
• Apply technical knowledge throughout project duration.

Requirements:

• BS in Civil Engineering, AZ Professional Engineer’s license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is required or ability to obtain within six months.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, coordinate technical work and satisfy clients.
• Ability to communicate clearly, including speaking, listening and writing.

Benefits:

• Pathway to ownership: This position has growth potential and is based on individual experience and performance.
• Competitive pay
• Generous PTO plan
• Health, Dental, Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• LTD/STD/Life Insurance
• In-house training programs
• Employee Appreciation events
• Opportunity to participate in community events

WOODPATEL is committed to our community and as such we match employee contributions to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, the world’s first food bank, founded in Phoenix, Arizona.

We have an ongoing internal public speaking forum, company events, and a reoccurring Technical Tuesday program all run by employees for the advancement of our employees.

WOODPATEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.