West Yost · 1 day ago
Surface & Storm Water Practice Area Lead
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
15+ years expWest Yost is a water-focused engineering consulting firm recognized for its commitment to quality and employee satisfaction. They are seeking a Surface and Storm Water Practice Area Lead to grow and guide their practice across California, focusing on technical leadership, business development, and strategic growth in stormwater management.
Civil EngineeringConstructionWater
Hiring Manager
Michael Mamara
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of engineers and technical staff across multiple offices
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment, focused on technical excellence and client service
Balance team workload, track resourcing needs, and support recruiting and onboarding of new staff
Guide quality control/quality assurance efforts and support technical skill development aligned with career progression
Develop and implement an annual business plan aligned with company strategic goals
Lead efforts to expand the Surface and Storm Water portfolio, identifying emerging markets, trends, and client needs
Identify and pursue stormwater and surface water project opportunities across California
Strengthen and expand client relationships with public agencies and regional partners
Establish annual performance goals and practice-level Key Performance Indexes (KPIs) in partnership with the BSL
Partner with the Business Sector Leader (BSL) to track performance against revenue, utilization, backlog, write-offs, and other KPIs
Manage forecasting, utilization, and resource planning to meet practice area revenue and profit targets
Coordinate with Area Market Leads, Client Service Managers, and other PALs to cross-sell West Yost services
Support grant strategy, pursuit of funded projects, and alternative delivery models
Serve as project manager, technical advisor, or QA/QC lead for complex water resources projects
Oversee and contribute to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, InfoWorks, and similar platforms
Lead or contribute to design and planning of storm drainage systems, flood control infrastructure, and green/nature-based solutions
Integrate restoration of wetlands, riparian corridors, and riverine systems into infrastructure planning where appropriate
Develop and review engineering reports, technical memoranda, and construction documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering
15+ years of experience in consulting engineering with increasing leadership responsibility
PE licensure in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Demonstrated expertise in stormwater and flood control modeling and design
Proven ability to manage financial performance, lead strategic pursuits, and translate technical expertise into market growth strategies
Proven experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary project teams
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Background in environmental restoration or green infrastructure
Knowledge of regulatory and funding frameworks (e.g., FEMA, SWRCB, Cal OES)
Active involvement in relevant professional associations (e.g., CASQA, FMA, APWA)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave and holidays
Two employee assistance programs
Travel assistance program
401(k) profit sharing with employer match
Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
Parental leave
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement
Company
West Yost
West Yost is a water-focused consulting engineering firm ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services” 2023 - 2025.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ernest Liu
Chief Financial Officer
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