[Remote] Mid-Atlantic Water Leader - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Talisman Advisory Partners is recruiting on behalf of an unnamed engineering and consulting firm for a Water Leader in the Mid-Atlantic. The role leads and grows the firm’s water business through team development, client relationships and business development, technical oversight, and sustainable, resilient project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-performing water team in the D.C. office, aligned to priority clients and growth areas
• Mentor emerging water engineering professionals and contribute to succession planning and long-term capability
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing
• Act as trusted advisor to major public-sector and institutional water clients across the DMV — utilities, municipalities, federal agencies, regulators, and private developers (e.g., DC Water, WSSC)
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to grow the water practice
• Apply strong commercial and risk judgment to pursuits and delivery, including fee strategy, contract positioning, and go/no-go decisions
• Represent the firm at industry events and conferences to raise its profile and win work
• Provide senior technical oversight and project management across stormwater management, green infrastructure, water resources planning, flood risk management, and engineering design
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and specialists from feasibility and design through construction supervision and commissioning
• Champion innovative, sustainable solutions, drawing on the firm's global expertise and technologies such as digital twinning, AI, and IoT
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies, regulations, and best practice, and contribute to the firm's knowledge base through research and publications
• Embed sustainability and resilience across all projects, advocating for green infrastructure and climate adaptation and mitigation

Skills

• At least 15 years in water engineering, advisory, infrastructure, or climate/resilience work
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline
• Current U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong technical grounding across stormwater management, water resources planning, flood risk management, water infrastructure, advisory, and sustainability
• Proven ability to win and lead client relationships and pursuits, alongside successful project delivery
• Master's in a water specialism
• Demonstrated experience with utilities, municipalities, and public agencies in the Mid Atlantic, DMV or broader East Coast water market experience is an advantage

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing
• Extensive learning and development
• Global profit-share scheme, paid bi-annually and subject to global financial performance
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match

Company Overview

Company H1B Sponsorship