talisman · 1 week ago
Water/Wastewater Practice Leader
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expTalisman is a nationally respected water consultancy seeking a Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to shape a high-impact regional practice in the New York Metro Area. The role involves leading a mature water/wastewater practice, providing strategic oversight of municipal and utility programs, and mentoring senior engineers and project managers.
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Hiring Manager
Suki Sidhu
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a mature, high-revenue water/wastewater practice serving NYC, Long Island, and Northern NJ
Balance technical leadership, people development, and client strategy
Influence hiring, mentoring, delivery standards, and succession planning
Serve as a senior advisor to utilities, authorities, and municipal leadership
Operate in a hybrid environment with autonomy expected at leadership level
Shape the next generation of Project Managers, technical specialists, and practice leaders
Progress toward regional, discipline, or executive leadership roles
Providing strategic oversight of municipal and utility water/wastewater programs, including treatment, conveyance, regulatory compliance, and resilience initiatives
Leading multiple Project Managers and senior technical teams across concurrent, large-scale capital programs
Setting and maintaining technical standards, QA/QC processes, and delivery frameworks
Partnering with clients on capital improvement programs (CIPs), consent-driven programs, and long-range planning
Supporting business development through trusted client relationships, pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives
Mentoring senior engineers and PMs as part of a structured leadership succession plan
Collaborating with regional and national leadership on resourcing, investment, and practice strategy
Qualification
Required
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (NY or NJ required or obtainable)
15–25+ years of experience in water/wastewater or water resources engineering
Proven experience leading practices, large programs, or multi-disciplinary teams within a consulting environment
Strong credibility with NYC-area utilities, authorities, and public-sector stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Ability to balance technical excellence with people, client, and business leadership
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Benefits
Comprehensive health
Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Company
talisman
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