Wilson & Company is seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for our El Paso and Las Cruces Water/Wastewater practice. This leadership role is responsible for advancing the growth, performance, and consistency of water and wastewater services while fostering strong client relationships, developing high-performing teams, and supporting the firm’s long-term strategic objectives.
Based in either our El Paso, Texas or Las Cruces, New Mexico office, the Practice Leader will serve as a senior technical and business leader, guiding project delivery excellence while shaping practice strategy, market positioning, talent development, and client engagement across municipal and public-sector markets. This role works closely with regional leadership, other practice leaders, and business development teams to ensure alignment with Wilson & Company’s business plan, growth goals, and key operational KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
Practice Leadership & Strategy
- Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the El Paso/Las Cruces Water/Wastewater practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and alignment with firm standards.
- Develop and implement practice-level strategies that support sustainable growth, market expansion, and long-term client relationships.
- Collaborate with regional and firm leadership to align practice goals with Wilson & Company’s strategic plan and annual business objectives.
Client & Market Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to municipal and public-sector clients, strengthening long-term partnerships and identifying new opportunities.
- Lead and support business development efforts, including pursuit strategies, proposal development, and client interviews.
- Expand the local presence in water and wastewater markets through strategic positioning, client engagement, and industry involvement.
Technical Oversight & Project Excellence
- Provide senior technical oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to applicable standards.
- Support delivery of complex projects including water supply and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and effluent reuse systems.
- Provide guidance on planning, design, permitting, funding, and construction support for water and wastewater projects.
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, project managers, and technical staff across varying experience levels.
- Partner with Human Resources and Recruiting to support hiring, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning within the practice.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that reflects Wilson & Company’s values and commitment to Higher Relationships.
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Support operational performance by monitoring workload, staffing needs, and project performance.
- Contribute to financial performance through effective resource planning, backlog management, and support of project budgets and schedules.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to achieve annual business plan goals and key operational KPIs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering.
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience with federal and state funding programs such as USDA-RUS or State Revolving Funds.
- Multi-state licensure or ability to obtain additional licenses.
- Experience supporting construction phase services or alternative delivery methods.
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
Salary Range: $125,000 – $165,000 + (depends on experience and qualifications).
