Pipeline and Conveyance Practice Leader

Position Description

Pipeline and Conveyance Practice Leader

Reports to: Practices Director - Horizontal Infrastructure & Advisory Services
Direct Reports: None
Location Options: Lone Tree, CO; Des Moines, IA; Boise, ID; Maple Grove, MN; Billings, MT; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; or Lehi, UT
Lead Pipeline and Conveyance Innovation Across the United States

We're looking for a Pipeline and Conveyance Practice Leader to lead this practice across all locations, driving strategy, technical excellence, and growth across critical water infrastructure systems. Practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices. This role offers the opportunity to influence projects, teams, and the future of how water is delivered.
Why This Opportunity Is Different

This is not a regional role. As the Pipeline and Conveyance Practice Leader, you will:

• Shape AE2S's national strategies in pipeline and conveyance systems such as:
  • Raw and drinking water transmission and distribution pipelines
  • Wastewater collection, force main, and interceptor pipelines
  • Booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and related hydraulic facilities
  • Elevated and ground storage facilities when integrated with conveyance and distribution systems
  • Heavy civil infrastructure associated with pipeline corridors, utility crossings, site restoration, embankments, and constructability planning
• Expand and strengthen technical capabilities across multiple states
• Influence project delivery across multiple states
• Build and scale a nationally recognized practice
• Collaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy

Responsibilities

You'll lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S' Pipeline and Conveyance Practice nationwide.

• Set and drive the national vision for pipeline and conveyance and distribution systems
• Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities and marketing presence
• Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all large pipeline and conveyance projects
• Anticipate and operationalize emerging trends in pipeline and conveyance infrastructure and system design
• Represent AE2S as a recognized voice in the industry through client advisory roles, conferences, and professional engagements
• Support major pursuits and provide technical leadership in business development
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across offices

What Success Looks Like

• Growth and expansion of AE2S' pipeline and conveyance practice nationwide
• A strong and visible technical leadership presence in the market
• Strong client relationships and project wins
• High-performing, engaged teams across offices
• Advancement of innovative pipeline and conveyance solutions and best practices

Compensation and Total Rewards
The anticipated salary range for this position is:

• $120,000-$200,000+
  • This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits
AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or directly related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 10 or more years of experience of experience in pipeline and conveyance engineering for water, wastewater, reuse, or related utility infrastructure
• 2 years of demonstrated experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas
• Demonstrated track record of technical excellence
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
• Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex internal initiatives and external projects
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Reputation for integrity, sound judgment, and leadership within the organization and industry
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and geographies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Location

Maple Grove, MN - Maple Grove, MN 55369 US (Primary)
Woodbury, MN - Woodbury, MN 55125 US

Education

Bachelor Degree

Position Type

Full-time