Vice President – Water/Wastewater

Pape-Dawson

Vice President of Water & Wastewater leading multidisciplinary teams in infrastructure projects. Overseeing project execution and regulatory compliance with client engagement in the United States.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive leadership for major water and wastewater projects—from studies and preliminary reports to design, bidding, and construction services
Oversee the technical quality and regulatory compliance of all engineering deliverables
Serve as Engineer of Record, certifying plans and documentation as required
Act as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycles
Coordinate with regulatory agencies to secure necessary project permits and approvals
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
Mentor and support junior engineers and project managers, promoting continuous professional development
Drive business development initiatives, including proposal writing, client presentations, and strategic growth planning for the water resources division.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
15+ years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, including team leadership roles
Deep expertise in water and wastewater design
Thorough knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local water and wastewater regulations
Demonstrated success in project execution, client engagement, and business development
Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

world-class benefits
a commitment to your overall wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

water resources engineeringwater and wastewater designproject executionregulatory compliancebudget managementschedule managementresource planningproposal writingclient presentationscertifying plans

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstakeholder relationship managementmentoringbusiness developmentteam leadershipclient engagementprofessional developmentstrategic growth planning

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)