Dewberry

Regional Discipline Lead - Pumping Systems

Dewberry$180K — $220K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering required; M.S. preferred.
  • Active Professional Engineering license required in AZ, CA, NM, or UT; multi-state preferred.
  • 20+ years’ experience in public sector water and wastewater projects with increasing responsibility.
  • At least 10 years’ project management experience.
  • Expertise in pumping systems engineering and design with high market credibility.
  • Proven track record of managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with a talent for mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance for pumping systems projects and design teams.
  • Manage teams to meet client project needs effectively.
  • Establish and refine pumping system design standards and guidelines.
  • Engage with clients to ensure high levels of service and support.
  • Assist in client positioning and marketing strategies during pursuits.
  • Recruit and build a dedicated team to grow work backlog.
  • Collaborate as a subject matter expert to enhance national client service and project delivery.
  • Lead engagement with the Hydraulic Institute for technical excellence in the discipline.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Additional insurances at no cost: life, accidental death, business travel, and disability.
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and 529 College Savings Plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement and flexible spending accounts.
  • Access to discounted purchase programs for employees.
  • Annual bonus eligibility based on company performance and officer program tier.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Regional Discipline Lead – Pumping Systems to support growth of our water practice in the west. The Discipline Lead will be a technical and market-focused strategic thinker with technical subject matter expertise in the areas of pumping systems and hydraulics. This opportunity is based in Denver with a regional focus on the growth of our pump station and hydraulics portfolio.  The successful candidate will work closely with our western leadership teams and collaborate with Dewberry’s water practice leadership to develop and implement strategies for sustained growth, development of industry leading best-practices for technical delivery and mentoring of staff focused on design and construction of pumping systems.

 

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

 

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend.  Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

 

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

Will provide technical guidance and strategic direction for pumping systems projects and design teams.  This includes:

  • Helping manage our teams to be responsive to our client’s project needs.
  • Establishing/refining our pumping system design standards and guidelines. 
  • Engaging with clients to maintain a high level of client service and support.
  • Engaging with our pursuit teams to help with client positioning and marketing activities.
  • Recruiting and building a team to deliver and continue to sell work as backlog grows.
  • Working with our water team to enhance our growth and visibility.
  • Collaborating with our water leaders as a subject matter expert in pumping systems to coordinate national client service, positioning, teaming, and project delivery.
  • Actively engaging our existing local, regional, and national resources in support of these efforts.
  • Leading Dewberry’s active engagement with the Hydraulic Institute in support of strategic growth and technical excellence in the pumping systems and hydraulics discipline.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering field is required; M.S. degree preferred.
  • Active Professional Engineering license is required in one or more of the following states AZ, CA, CA, NM, UT with a preference for licensure in multiple states
  • 20+ years’ experience with increasing levels of project and client responsibilities for public sector water and wastewater projects.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ project management experience.
  • Subject matter expertise and high client/market credibility in pumping systems engineering and design
  • A successful track record of managing projects, including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong client retention and new business development skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities and ability to coach and mentor junior and mid-level staff.

 

This posting is anticipated to close on September 18th 2026.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

 

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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1956

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