Water Program Director (TX)

Responsibilities

• Ignite Growth: Build and expand Woolpert's water resources, stormwater, and coastal engineering services while driving business opportunities in groundwater, water supply, and water master planning.
• Inspire Teams: Lead and mentor passionate professionals, cultivating a high-performing team ready to tackle complex challenges.
• Innovate Boldly: Leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver real-time flood predictions, adaptive wet weather controls, harmful algal bloom forecasting, and more.
• Drive Results: Lead business development efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies in the across Texas and the surrounding region.
• Elevate Impact: Represent Woolpert as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client-centric engagements, while developing visionary solutions tailored to client needs.

Requirements

• A Passion for Excellence: A BA/BS in Civil, Biosystems, or Environmental Engineering/Science (MA/MS preferred) and 10-12+ years of related experience.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven success in business development and client relationship management, particularly with Texas local and state agencies.
• Innovative Leadership: A PE license (preferred), advanced technical expertise, and a proactive approach to leveraging new technologies.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience building and leading high-performing teams and driving consensus across stakeholders.
• Results Orientation: Strong problem-solving skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to drive projects to exceed client expectations.
• Travel: Must be able to travel (25-50%) as required to meet the needs and demands of the Market.
• Benefits You Will Love
• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Pay Range
• $165,000 - $247,000 USD
• Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
• Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com .
• If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com .

Benefits

Additional Information

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Program Director to join our dynamic Water Group in Texas. This position reports to the Director of National Sales and is responsible for leading and growing our water business in Texas and support growth nationally. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in leading regional business development for a water practice. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

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