Boston University

Regional Water Resources Lead

Boston University$90K — $120K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA and OH or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and design software
  • Strong knowledge of permitting processes and environmental guidelines
  • Experience working with local clients at the state and municipal level
  • Exceptional leadership and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead regional strategy for water resources market growth in PA & OH
  • Cultivate client relationships with state DOTs and municipalities
  • Guide proposal development and marketing for new projects
  • Act as technical authority on stormwater management and related projects
  • Support and elevate project managers in water resources deliverables
  • Drive financial performance through budget management and resource allocation
  • Develop and manage water resources teams and conduct performance reviews

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Participation in internal leadership teams and cross-regional initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on team relationships
  • Travel opportunities between offices in Pennsylvania & Ohio
  • Flexible work environment with occasional site visits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary: We are seeking an energetic and technically adept leader to serve as the Regional Water Resources Leader for Pennsylvania and Ohio. This senior-level role will oversee strategic growth, technical excellence, and financial performance across the water resources portfolio in this region. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, business development acumen, and deep technical expertise in water resources engineering.

Strategic Leadership & Business Development
  • Lead regional strategy: grow presence in PA & OH water resources markets, identify opportunities, and coordinate growth plan with office leaders and practice leaders
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients (e.g., state DOTs, municipalities, etc.)
  • Guide proposal development and marketing efforts to secure new projects and expand regionally

Technical & Project Oversight
  • Act as a technical authority on water resources projects: stormwater management, drainage design, modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM, ICPR), permitting, restoration, MS4 compliance, and watershed-scale planning
  • Support, mentor, and elevate project managers and technical staff in water-resource deliverables

Financial & Operational Leadership
  • Drive financial success by assisting with the management of budgets, resource allocation, staffing forecasts, and increasing profitability across regional projects
  • Collaborate with office and service line leaders to align regional staffing and operations

Team Management & Development
  • Develop, coach, and manage water resources teams across the region
  • Interview and make recommendations for hiring staff for the practice
  • Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide ongoing feedback to foster professional growth

Additional Duties
  • Participate in internal leadership teams; contribute to cross-regional initiatives
  • Assume additional responsibilities as needed to support overarching firm objectives


Required Skills

  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-production environment
  • Capable of building successful team relationships with foundation of trust and respect, and maintaining positive coworker relationships
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Demonstrate organized practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter with full ability to operate independently with substantial autonomy


Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA and OH or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in water resources engineering, with prior leadership, project management, or business development roles
  • Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and design software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM, OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, ArcGIS)
  • Strong knowledge of permitting processes, stormwater regulations, MS4 compliance, TMDL, and regional environmental guidelines
  • Experience working with local clients at the state, county and municipal level
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship skills

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Travel between offices within Pennsylvania & Ohio is required, as well as occasional site visits.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
Learn more about Boston University
Size
10,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Boston University

More Technical Services Jobs

Find similar Regional Water Resources Lead jobs: