We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual for our client for the position of Director of Engineering (Water Resources). This pivotal role is based in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA – a region known for its commitment to environmental preservation and innovative stormwater management solutions.
Position Overview:
This position provides excellent opportunities for advancement with a team of energetic and hard-working professionals. The primary focus of this role will be to provide leadership and enable growth for the client's water resources department. Providing leadership to managers and engineers focused in design practices such as stormwater management, drainage, H&H modeling, erosion and sediment control, scour analysis, stream restoration, environmental permitting and all other facets of water resources, whilst also growing out the presence of the client throughout Maryland and DC even further.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides oversight and technical guidance for multiple tasks and projects related to water resource projects.
- Active in business development of future pursuits and client management for water resource and environmental projects.
- Successfully manages, and delivers projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality requirements.
- Prepares and monitors project budgets.
- Regularly develops and evaluates project plans.
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness/validity of proposed engineering evaluations, when necessary, data are insufficient.
- Ensures proper quality control procedures are implemented on all projects.
- Conducts peer reviews and makes technical presentations.
- Identifies potential clients and project opportunities.
- Serves as supervisor for staff direct reports and mentors junior staff.
Minimum Requirements:
- B.S in related field.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in MD.
- 13+ years working in the Water Resources Field providing services related to stormwater management, drainage, best management practices, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, erosion and sediment control, and/or stream stabilization.
- Experience in at least 2 of the following areas; Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County and Howard County
- Considerable knowledge of stormwater structures and system design, Hydrologic and hydraulic studies, stream stabilization and restoration, BMP design, general site design, industry standards, and civil design practices.
- Knowledgeable of various H&H analysis software for 1-D and 2-D modeling.
- Knowledgeable on sediment transport and scour analyses related to bridge foundation projects a plus.
- Knowledgeable on environmental support such as permitting, forest stand delineation, wetland delineation, and other environmental studies a plus.
- Previous experience as a Design Manager or Task Manager for projects
- Experience working with local communities, including assisting operators with treatment solutions, start-up services and commissioning.
- Experience in Business Development and a Seller-Doer mentality.
