Biosolids Engineering Lead

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm focused on clean water and environmental issues. They are seeking a Biosolids Engineering Lead to oversee and manage biosolids treatment and disposal projects while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical lead for strategically significant projects, including having substantial interaction related to all technical tasks associated with the project
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and regulatory agencies
• Provide technical expertise on biosolids treatment and disposal projects
• Support project teams, including supervision of engineers, technicians, and other professionals
• Conduct site assessments and evaluations of treatment processes and facilities
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for clients
• Represent the company in industry and professional organizations
• Stay current on emerging technologies and regulatory developments in the field of biosolids management
• Collaborate with Practice Leaders on Practice approach, technical direction, quality controls, and innovation
• Support Project Managers & Technical Managers for completion of technical tasks to scope, schedule, and budget
• Support the Project Manager by providing strategic advice and technical leadership on projects
• Responsible for overall technical content and quality of project deliverables
• Responsible for directing complex engineering or scientific work for clients
• Foster and maintain one-on-one relationships with key external clients & internal technical teams
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and/or external clients
• Identify business needs to become more successful across markets and work with Practice Leaders to pursue opportunities in these areas
• Work with the marketing team to develop and maintain marketing materials for the biosolids market
• Drive positioning of the firm as a market leader in a given technical discipline
• Educate Client Managers with support from the Practice Leaders, and support them on successful approaches to advance the development of business (sales) with a client and geographic market
• Provide leadership in the coordination of the SBU’s participation in conferences.  Prepare and present papers to maintain reputation as a leader in the various technical practices and to assist in enhancing W&C’s brand
• Increase W&C visibility through prioritization of, active participation in, and recommendations for sponsorship of professional organizations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in the execution and management in the marketplace
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field from an accredited program
• Broad experience in the environmental and engineering consulting business, including experience in project management and technical project execution
• Demonstrated track record of extensive project/program management
• Experience identifying, leading, and participating in business development and bid and proposal efforts
• Strong desire to grow an organization and the ability to motivate others
• Industry leader with proven ability to understand and articulate issues that impact the success of our technical practice
• MS preferred
• Network of potential professional teaming partners, specialty sub-consultants, and industry experts; excellent reputation within the industry
• Understanding of the business development cycle explicitly related to the consulting business, including campaign management, proposal writing, and development of oral interview strategy and materials