Water Resource Practice Lead - Seller / Doer - Virginia Beach
Practice Builder - Seller/Doer (Stormwater & Coastal Engineering)
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Type: Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Shape the Future of Coastal Resilience in Virginia Beach!
My client, an employee-owned (ESOP) civil and environmental engineering firm, is seeking a Practice Builder (Seller/Doer) to lead and expand their Stormwater Management and Coastal Engineering practice. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with business development leadership while working on projects that protect communities and ecosystems.
About My Client
- A nationally recognized engineering firm known for innovative water resources and coastal resilience projects.
- Delivers wetlands restoration, stream stabilization, living shoreline design, and stormwater infrastructure solutions.
- Committed to sustainability and resilience in coastal and urban environments.
- Employee-owned culture that values collaboration, growth, and shared success.
What You'll Do
- Lead & Grow: Drive strategic growth of stormwater and coastal engineering services across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.
- Seller/Doer Role: Build client relationships, secure projects, and deliver exceptional solutions.
- Innovate: Design and implement sustainable solutions for wetlands, streams, and living shorelines.
- Collaborate: Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that protect ecosystems and communities.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: 10+ years in civil/environmental engineering with a focus on stormwater management and coastal engineering.
- Technical Expertise: Proven track record in wetlands restoration, stream design, and living shoreline projects.
- Leadership: Strong business development skills and ability to mentor junior staff.
- Credentials: PE license required; advanced degrees or certifications in water resources or coastal engineering preferred.
Why Join This Team?
- Employee-Owned Company (ESOP): Share in the success you help create.
- Flexible Hybrid Schedule: 2 days in-office, 3 days remote.
- Bonuses Twice a Year: Rewarding your contributions and results.
- Work on high-impact projects that enhance resilience and sustainability.
- Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and leadership growth opportunities.
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