Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Spheros Environmental provides comprehensive environmental consulting services focused on scientific expertise, regulatory navigation, and sustainability. The Water Resources Practice Area Lead will maintain technical excellence across hydrogeology, surface water, watershed management, and compliance and permitting while supporting business development, project delivery, resource management, and technical mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a thriving culture of technical excellence and quality across all of Spheros by working with Business Units, Divisional and Regional Leadership, and other technical leaders
- Builds and maintains a community of practice by connecting water resources professionals of the same technical background across Spheros, spanning hydrogeology, surface water, watershed management, and compliance & permitting
- Develops and maintains a database of subject matter experts (SMEs) and quality independent reviewers across the sub-areas of the Water Resources PA
- Develops and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality assurance and review processes, and for practice-specific risk management processes including health & safety protocols relevant to field investigations, aquifer testing, and water sampling
- Maintains compliance with professional standards and SOPs
- Keeps abreast of technical innovations, emerging methodologies, and evolving regulatory frameworks within the Water Resources PA
- Establishes and oversees technical mentorship and training programs for the PA within established budgets
- Firmly establishes Spheros’ excellent external reputation and position within the Water Resources PA by providing recommendations for conferences, events (e.g., NGWA, AWRA, WEF, state water boards), and other activities that promote Spheros’ technical brand
- Inspires innovation and drives thought leadership through publishing, presentations, webinars, and other activities that promote Spheros’ technical brand in water resources
- Ensures high levels of client satisfaction across the Water Resources PA
- Participates in and provides input into business planning from the Water Resources PA perspective
- Identifies strategic opportunities for the Water Resources PA and coordinates with Business Units, Divisional and Regional Leadership, Market Sector Leads, and Key Client Leads to pursue those opportunities and to develop and execute a united front for clients
- Participates in major pursuits and proposals for the Water Resources PA
- Supports the Marketing Department in the production of materials and contributes to other marketing activities for the Water Resources PA
- Upholds technical excellence in project delivery across the water resources service lines, including hydrogeology (groundwater investigations, aquifer testing, modeling, wellhead protection); surface water (hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, water rights, floodplain analysis, stormwater management); watershed management (watershed planning, TMDLs, nonpoint source pollution, modeling, restoration planning); and compliance & permitting (NPDES, Section 404/401, water supply, recharge, stormwater pollution prevention plans)
- Supports Division Directors, Regional Directors, Business Unit Leaders, and Department Leads on the best assignment of staff for technical work and proposals
- Works with Division Directors, Regional Directors, Business Unit Leaders, and Department Leads to ensure Spheros has the right technical staff to perform current and future Water Resources PA work
- Makes recommendations to Operational Leaders on the technical tools and resources needed — including computing platforms, field instruments, and specialized software for groundwater and surface water modeling — so that PA staff can meet current and future project needs; supports recruitment of technical staff
- Champions the company culture and values across the organization
Skills
- A BA or BS degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience working in the Water Resources PA, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Broad and deep knowledge of the Water Resources Practice Area
- Thorough understanding of client needs for Water Resources
- Understanding of Spheros' competitors who provide similar water resources environmental services
- Extensive knowledge of Water Resources PA capabilities across Regional Offices and Business Units
- Excellent mentoring skills with a demonstrated track record of developing technical staff
- Knowledge of existing and upcoming water resources rules and regulations, litigation, and regulatory trends that may affect the PA
- Strong existing client relationships throughout the Water Resources PA
- Strong client and project management skills
- General knowledge of business opportunities and trends for the Water Resources PA
- Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Extensive proposal writing experience
- Externally recognized expert in water resources (e.g., committee appointments, board memberships, published author, frequent conference presenter)
- Willingness to travel in support of project and business development activities
- Previous experience working in an environmental or engineering consulting firm (or similar)
Benefits
- Bonuses
- 401(k) contributions
- Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and advancement
- Flexible location: hybrid or fully remote
- An inclusive culture that values collaboration and client service
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