Director of Water / Wastewater Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, an established and growing engineering firm in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area is seeking a Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering to lead and expand its Water/Wastewater practice. This search is being conducted in direct partnership with the hiring manager. The company offers a highly competitive compensation package, including base salary, annual bonus, and equity/profit-sharing participation, along with long-term leadership growth opportunities. This position is 100% onsite.

Overview:
The Director of Water/Wastewater Engineering will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the firm's Water/Wastewater Department. This role combines client engagement, team leadership, project oversight, and business development, with responsibility for driving continued growth across municipal and private-sector markets.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and mentor the Water/Wastewater Department, overseeing a team of approximately 6-8 engineers and technical staff
* Serve as a senior technical leader, providing guidance and quality oversight across projects
* Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal and private clients, as well as local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
* Represent the firm through effective presentations to city councils, community groups, and selection committees
* Drive marketing and business development initiatives to grow the department, working closely with the Business Development Director and President
* Supervise staff performance, including hiring, coaching, and conducting performance reviews
* Define project scopes, develop schedules and work plans, and identify required subconsultants
* Prepare and negotiate fee proposals
* Maintain and expand existing client relationships while developing new business opportunities
* Ensure accurate project documentation for both client and internal purposes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or higher) from an accredited institution
* Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; Out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain licensure within six months
* 12+ years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 10 years in project management
* Demonstrated experience delivering municipal water and wastewater projects
* Strong local market knowledge with established client relationships in the Phoenix metro area is preferred
* Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams is highly preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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