Director - Water Resources
Regional Director - Water Resources
Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Flexible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $155,000 - $190,000 base salary + performance incentives, ownership potential, and comprehensive benefits
About the Opportunity
An established employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Regional Director of Water Resources to help lead and grow its water resources practice across the Mountain West region.
This is a leadership opportunity for a senior water resources professional who combines strong technical expertise with business development, client management, and team leadership capabilities. The role offers significant influence over strategy, operations, project delivery, and long-term market growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and expand a regional water resources practice.
- Serve as a technical expert in areas such as:
- Watershed planning
- Urban drainage and stormwater systems
- Floodplain management and mitigation
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- Stream restoration and geomorphology
- FEMA flood hazard mapping
- Develop and maintain key client relationships across municipal, state, federal, and private sectors.
- Lead proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and delivery teams.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
- Collaborate with other practice leaders on multidisciplinary pursuits.
- Oversee QA/QC processes and technical excellence across the practice.
- Participate in strategic planning and resource management to support profitable growth.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Hydrology, Geomorphology, or a related discipline.
- 15+ years of progressive water resources consulting experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Demonstrated success managing complex water resources projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Track record of winning work and developing long-term client relationships.
- Strong understanding of municipal, state, and federal regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with stormwater, drainage, floodplain management, watershed planning, or related water resources disciplines.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential is a plus.
- Existing industry network within Colorado or the broader Mountain West preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Employee-owned organization with a strong collaborative culture.
- Established platform with significant investment in water resources growth.
- Opportunity to shape strategy and influence regional operations.
- Diverse project portfolio across public and private sector clients.
- Clear path for leadership expansion and long-term career growth.
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, professional development support, and ownership participation.
If you're a senior water resources leader looking for a platform where you can grow a practice, mentor teams, and drive business development while remaining technically engaged, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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