The Opportunity Our client, a boutique civil and water resources engineering consultancy, is looking to appoint a senior Office Lead to establish and grow a new presence in Pennsylvania. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to take full ownership of a new office location, with the flexibility to base it around your existing network, client relationships, and preferred geography anywhere across PA. You'll be joining a highly technical firm known for tackling complex water, stormwater, and infrastructure challenges, with a strong emphasis on practical, long-term solutions rather than high-volume design work. The Role As Office Lead, you will be responsible for building and leading a new regional operation from the ground up.

Key responsibilities include:

Establishing and growing a new Pennsylvania office (location driven by you) Leading delivery of water resources, stormwater, and hydraulic modelling projects Developing and maintaining strong relationships with municipalities, agencies, and private clients Driving business development and securing new work within your region Building, mentoring, and growing a local engineering team Acting as technical lead on complex hydrology, floodplain, and drainage projects Overseeing regulatory strategy, permitting, and compliance efforts Partnering with senior leadership to define and execute regional growth plans Project Focus Stormwater management and drainage design Hydrology and hydraulics modelling (HEC-RAS, FEMA studies, etc.) Floodplain analysis and flood mitigation Municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects Water resources systems and dam-related projects Select land development projects with a strong water component What They're Looking For 15+ years of experience in civil or water resources engineering PE license (Pennsylvania required or ability to obtain) Strong technical background in hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships Business development experience and/or an existing client network in Pennsylvania Interest in building and leading a new office or regional presence Ability to operate autonomously, balancing technical delivery and commercial growth Why This Role Stands Out Full ownership of a new office location and strategy Flexibility to choose where the office is based within Pennsylvania Direct access to leadership in a small, highly technical firm Opportunity to build and shape a team from day one High level of autonomy with minimal corporate structure Strong focus on technically challenging water and infrastructure projects Who This Suits A Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, or Practice Lead ready to step into an office leadership role An experienced engineer looking to move away from a large corporate environment Someone with a strong local network who wants greater autonomy and influence A technically strong leader who enjoys both project delivery and business development If you're interested, or would like to discuss confidentially, feel free to get in touch. Job Alerts Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Water Resources Engineer USA $85,000

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