Senior Water Resources Lead Northern California

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Water Resources Lead to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland office. This position will work with regional and national water leadership to formulate and implement strategies to grow our market share in the stormwater/water resources market. Initial and primary focus will be the Northern California market. This position will assist in developing the PNW and Southern California stormwater/water resources markets as well.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the growth, innovation, project delivery, and client success for M&N's flood resiliency and stormwater/water resources business lines in the Northern California Market while working as a team with current regional and national water practice leads
• Collaborate with Southern California stormwater/water resources team to build market share across the state
• Assist in the corporate wide efforts to grow/add stormwater/water resources market share by integrating efforts with our design studio (Waggonner & Ball) and compound flooding experts
• Manage/mentor a team of technical practitioners and mid-level "seller-doers"
• Build on prior client relationships and experience to develop new client relationships/markets for M&N
• Leverage current M&N client relationships across practice lines to grow stormwater service line
• Oversee delivery of stormwater/water resources projects of the highest quality for our clients
• Attract the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and diverse and invites broad, creative thinking to craft a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive.
• Draw upon the firm's geographic reach and market sector penetration to grow the water practice
• Deploy our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provide civic and industry leadership within the local geographic market

Supervisory responsibilities

• Will be supervising personnel. Expected to grow a team over time.

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources engineering; required
• Master's degree in Civil or Water Resources engineering; preferred
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in water resources / stormwater management projects; required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in California or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire; required
• Strong client and project delivery experience in the Stormwater/Water Resources market sector; required
• State/Local Municipal experience preferred
• Understanding of the regional stormwater/water resources market, including FEMA flood hazard mitigation/funding, conveyance systems, resilience planning, grant funding opportunities, stormwater management as well as other industry trends, drivers, and clients; required
• Established technical reputation in stormwater/water resources, drainage/surface water, and flood management; required
• Demonstrated experience of leadership, personal accountability, persistence and being goal-oriented
• Commitment to internal and external client service
• Motivational; innovative mindset; excellent leadership and mentoring/teaching skills; collaborative, drives consensus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Availability and willingness to travel based
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Working conditions:

An office environment - meeting clients either at offices or other locations requested by clients. Flexible hybrid work week to be determined by candidate and Business Unit Leader.

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required. Travel will be to client or site locations.

Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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