Surface & Storm Water Practice Area Lead

West Yost

Surface and Storm Water Practice Area Lead at West Yost managing a collaborative team in water resource management. Leading technical projects and client relationships across California.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,250 - $210,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to a team of engineers and technical staff across multiple offices.
Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment, focused on technical excellence and client service.
Balance team workload, track resourcing needs, and support recruiting and onboarding of new staff.
Guide quality control/quality assurance efforts and support technical skill development aligned with career progression.
Develop and implement an annual business plan aligned with company strategic goals.
Lead efforts to expand the Surface and Storm Water portfolio, identifying emerging markets, trends, and client needs.
Identify and pursue stormwater and surface water project opportunities across California.
Strengthen and expand client relationships with public agencies and regional partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
15+ years of experience in consulting engineering with increasing leadership responsibility.
PE licensure in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Demonstrated expertise in stormwater and flood control modeling and design.
Proven ability to manage financial performance, lead strategic pursuits, and translate technical expertise into market growth strategies.
Proven experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) profit sharing with employer match
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave and holidays
Travel assistance program
Employee assistance programs
Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
Parental leave
Life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pet insurance
529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
Tuition reimbursement
Paid professional memberships
Paid training
Leadership Academy programs
Milestone anniversary benefits
Peer to peer recognition programs
Potential for employee stock ownership
Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
Performance-based bonus eligibility
Merit increase eligibility
Employee referral bonuses
Wellness reimbursement