Water / Wastewater (& Stormwater) Infrastructure Group Leader

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Water and Environment team offers comprehensive solutions in natural resources management and environmental permitting, water resources, and water/wastewater infrastructure. Our approach brings planning, analysis, and design together in stewardship of the built and natural environments. We deliver practical results that address pressing environmental and water infrastructure challenges. From designing water, wastewater, or stormwater systems to evaluating, permitting, and restoring sensitive habitats, our services support sustainable development and resilient infrastructure.

The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Practice is seeking a Water / Wastewater (& Stormwater) Infrastructure Group Leader in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Water / Wastewater (& Stormwater) Infrastructure Group Leader supports and grows DEA's municipal potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water system work through team leadership, client development, project delivery, and technical excellence. Unlike a traditional project management role, this position is accountable for group staffing, utilization, technical capabilities, employee development, and overall team performance. The successful candidate will provide leadership to project managers and technical staff while fostering client relationships, advancing business development efforts, and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

• Assess current and future technical capabilities within the group and develop strategies to address gaps.
• Identify and develop future project managers, technical leaders, and team leaders.
• Lead utilization planning, workforce forecasting, recruiting, onboarding, retention, coaching, and career development efforts.
• Lead client relationships and overall client experience while expanding business opportunities.
• Support pursuits, capture planning, proposal strategies, and strategic teaming efforts.
• Coordinate staffing assignments and resource allocation across multiple projects and project managers.
• Serve as Project or Program Manager on projects and programs of various sizes.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for municipal potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure project teams have the resources, staffing support, and technical expertise needed for successful delivery.
• Partner with business unit, market, and practice leaders to achieve growth objectives and performance goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience focused on potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water systems.
• Experience leading teams of engineers, designers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and retaining technical staff.
• Experience managing utilization, workload forecasting, staffing plans, and operational performance metrics.
• Experience evaluating technical capabilities, workforce needs, and succession planning requirements.
• Demonstrated experience delivering municipal potable water, stormwater, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure programs and projects.
• Proven success managing projects and programs of various sizes, including coordination with stakeholders, subconsultants, and funding partners.
• Experience leading design efforts and guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Strong understanding of public agency processes, permitting requirements, and funding mechanisms.
• Experience supporting the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, and spreadsheet tools.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and support business development and contract acquisition activities.

• Previous supervisory responsibility for technical teams, departments, or engineering groups.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
• Experience supporting regional or national staffing coordination.
• Existing relationships with municipal leaders, utility districts, and regulatory agencies within the target market.
• Prior experience serving as Team Leader, Group Leader, Department Manager, or equivalent leadership role.

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, for employees and their families
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work Schedule: Flexible work schedules including a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program: Paid time off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees, with increased accrual based on years of service (up to 200 hours)
• Paid Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 401k plan with employer match program
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Employee bonus program: Eligible employees may participate in DEA's employee bonus program, which is based on company profitability.
• Potential salary range: $150,000/annually - $180,000/annually

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.