Principal Water Resource Engineer

Principal Water Resource Engineer RS&H is seeking a Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte office. Essential Functions Defines project elements and processes required to meet client needs, along with participating in and coordinating preparation of bids and promoting and maintaining client relationships. Oversees performance to contracts through shared planning and monitoring of work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and various other disciplines. Leads major projects or multiple moderate projects with complex elements and a broad scope of responsibilities, through strong professional and technical leadership to ensure successful completion. Coordinates with project management to execute project plans and directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery. Promotes and maintains client relationships through all project phases, including presenting directly to the client on technical and design solutions. Serve as a firm ambassador to win new work. Recommends new practices or changes in emphasis for professional services based on the latest methods, best practices, technological innovations, and developments. Serves as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities, including active participation in discipline quality improvement and assurance activities. Leads the development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements for projects and discipline deliverables. Maintains professional registration and licensure by ensuring conformance with professional, ethical, educational, and discipline practice requirements. Remains knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances that are pertinent to respective discipline. May supervise direct reports, including hiring, coaching, performance reviews, development conversations, and productivity management. Performs all other duties as assigned and within scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience. Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience. Recognized as a thought leader in area of specialization. Prior experience leading the work of multiple disciplines within an office or organization. This includes experience participating in and/or having decision-making on technical matters within designated discipline(s). PE required, if available for discipline. Proficient in production software and construction document production. Must possess excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance. Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders. Proven ability to successfully address challenging or potentially controversial issues in a sound professional and business‑like manner. Proven background and ability to make decisions that have significant impact to an organization, as well as recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RS&H by 2x. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy. Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr