Practice Lead - Water / Wastewater
Columbia, SC
Join our growing team and make a real difference in communities across South Carolina. We are seeking a highly experienced and licenced Professional Engineer to fill the role of Senior Project Manager / Practise Lead, with a strong background in municipal water, wastewater, or stormwater utilities. In this role, you will lead high-impact projects, while also growing, scaling, and leading our water resources function. You will play a key role in expanding our company's presence and influence in the region.
What you'll do:
- Lead the full lifecycle of water, wastewater, and stormwater utility projects, from scoping and design through to delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, utility authorities, and private clients, to grow our presence in municipal water in South Carolina.
- Grow and manage your own team, responsible for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- Contribute to proposals and business development efforts to support growth across South Carolina.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and QA/QC to ensure technical excellence and client satisfaction.
What we're looking for:
- B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- 10-14 years of experience in consulting engineering.
- South Carolina PE licence (or ability to obtain SC licence within one year if licenced outside of SC)
- Proven experience delivering municipal water/wastewater projects.
- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
- Experience with Civil 3D or hydraulic modelling is a plus.
Why join:
- Be part of a respected multidisciplinary firm serving municipalities and utilities across the Carolinas.
- Lead projects that directly improve public infrastructure and community services.
- Enjoy excellent benefits, including;
- 401(k) match
- Profit-sharing bonuses
- Generous PTO
- Medical and dental options
- Continuous education and development options
- Flexible summer hours.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical leadership, strategic growth, and meaningful client impact, this opportunity offers the platform to shape, scale, and lead a growing water resources function while delivering projects that make a lasting difference to communities across South Carolina.
Apply now to learn more.
