What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Water/Wastewater position at Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires)?
Take on a senior leadership role overseeing water and wastewater engineering operations, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams. Lead the delivery of treatment, reuse, and infrastructure projects while guiding budgets, schedules, and quality outcomes.
The Job:
- Lead a water/wastewater engineering team of ~30 professionals, driving growth and excellence across the practice.
- Oversee municipal projects, including drinking water supply, wastewater treatment, reuse systems, and infrastructure improvements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and project managers.
- Manage project delivery by monitoring budgets, schedules, and quality, ensuring exceptional client service and successful outcomes.
- Drive business development through proposals, client relationship building, and identification of new opportunities, strengthening market presence
What they need?
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- 15 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $180,000 - $250,000 plus bonus.
- Hybrid working.
- 401(k) Retirement Accounts with Match.
- Robust Benefits Offerings with Mental Health Coverage.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and wellness incentive days.
- Ongoing professional development and strong mentorship culture.
- Career progression opportunities
The company:
- Established for over 40 years with more than 1,500 employees. Recognized in national industry listings of leading design and engineering companies and consistently ranks in the top tier for award-winning projects. Regularly secures major contracts and supports business development efforts through high-quality marketing excellence.
Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000