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talisman

Water/Wastewater Practice Leader

talisman, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

I Help P.E licensed Water/Wastewater/Water Resources Engineers in Consulting Firms Explore Career Progression in the Mid-Atlantic (NY/NJ/PA). Trusted… $185,000–$250,000+ DOE

Are you a senior PE‑licensed water/wastewater leader ready to shape a high‑impact regional practice in one of the most demanding and well‑funded water markets in the country?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Practice Lead role with real authority within a nationally respected water consultancy delivering large-scale municipal and utility infrastructure programs across the New York metropolitan region.

Why This Role?

Lead and grow a mature, high‑revenue water/wastewater practice serving NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ

Balance technical leadership, people development, and client strategy

Influence hiring, mentoring, delivery standards, and succession planning

Serve as a senior advisor to utilities, authorities, and municipal leadership

Operate in a hybrid environment with autonomy expected at leadership level

Shape the next generation of Project Managers, technical specialists, and practice leaders

Progress toward regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs, including treatment, conveyance, regulatory compliance, and resilience initiatives

Leading multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams across concurrent, large‑scale capital programs

Setting and maintaining technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery frameworks

Partnering with clients on capital improvement programs (CIPs), consent‑driven programs, and long‑range planning

Supporting business development through trusted client relationships, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives

Mentoring senior engineers and PMs as part of a structured leadership succession plan

Collaborating with regional and national leadership on resourcing, investment, and practice strategy

What You Bring

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable)

15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering

Proven experience leading practices, large programs, or multi‑disciplinary teams within a consulting environment

Strong credibility with NYC‑area utilities, authorities, and public‑sector stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Ability to balance technical excellence with people, client, and business leadership

Why Engineers Join — and Stay — at This Firm

Long‑standing, trusted relationships with NYC DEP, regional authorities, and major utilities

Stable, well‑funded public‑sector backlog supporting multi‑year capital programs

Leadership roles built on technical credibility, not just sales volume

Strong investment in staff development, mentoring, and succession

Collaborative, low‑ego environment with excellent senior‑level retention

Freedom to lead without constant re‑organization or short‑term pressure

What’s Offered

Bonus: Leadership and performance‑based incentives

Work Model: Hybrid across NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ

Growth: Clear runway into regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles

Interested in a Confidential Conversation? This role is ideal for a leader who is not actively job searching, but open to a strategic, high‑impact next step.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential discussion to explore alignment, timing, and long‑term goals.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Consulting and Engineering

Industries

Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

Civil Engineering

Environmental Services

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