Drinking Water Conveyance Practice Leader

AE2S • Full-time • Lehi, UT, US • 14h ago

Reports to: Practices Director – Horizontal Infrastructure & Advisory Services

Direct Reports: None

Location Options: Lone Tree, CO; Des Moines, IA; Boise, ID; Maple Grove, MN; Billings, MT; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; or Lehi, UT

Lead Drinking Water Conveyance Innovation Across the United States

This is not a traditional leadership role. It is an opportunity to define how drinking water conveyance systems are planned, designed, and delivered across the United States.

We’re looking for a Drinking Water Conveyance Practice Leader to lead this practice across all U.S. locations, driving strategy, technical excellence, and growth across critical water infrastructure systems. Practice leaders at AE2S focus on the Technologies, Trends, and Training for their respective practices.

If you’re a leader in water conveyance, distribution systems, or civil engineering infrastructure, this role offers the opportunity to influence projects, teams, and the future of how water is delivered.

Responsibilities

You’ll lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’ Drinking Water Conveyance Practice nationwide.

Set and drive the national vision for drinking water conveyance and distribution systems
Partner with Operations Managers across multiple regions to build and scale high-performing teams
Collaborate with Client Program Leaders to expand relationships and win new work
Set the standard for technical excellence across conveyance and distribution programs nationwide
Anticipate and operationalize emerging trends in water infrastructure and system design
Represent AE2S as a recognized voice in the industry through client advisory roles, conferences, and professional engagements
Support major pursuits and provide technical leadership in business development
Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across offices

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t a regional role. It's a firmwide leadership position with the ability to:

Influence how drinking water conveyance systems are designed and delivered nationwide
Build and scale a connected, high-performing technical practice across multiple states
Drive both technical innovation and business growth
Shape service offerings based on evolving infrastructure needs and market trends
Play a visible role in shaping AE2S’ national technical brand in drinking water conveyance

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or directly related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
10+ years of experience in water infrastructure, with deep expertise in conveyance systems
Demonstrated success leading teams, technical initiatives, or practice areas
Established track record of developing and winning work with municipal or utility clients
Recognized for technical expertise and sound engineering judgment
Strong executive-level communication skills with clients and stakeholders
Experience building long-term client relationships and expanding service offerings
Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk up to 3 miles on uneven terrain
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

Why AE2S

AE2S is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water challenges. You will have the opportunity to lead on a national scale while making a meaningful impact on communities across the country.

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation. We offer a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
Discretionary Bonus Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Matching 401(k) Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Anticipated Starting Salary: $120,000 - $185,000+ per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Disability Employer

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