Regional Planning Leader (Watersheds & Stormwater)

TL;DR

Regional Planning Leader (Watersheds & Stormwater): Leading business development and strategic planning for water resources and stormwater projects across the Eastern United States with an accent on integrated watershed management, regulatory compliance, and nature-based solutions. Focus on building client relationships, managing cross-functional teams, and driving market growth through innovative engineering and asset management strategies.

Location: Must be based in the Eastern United States, with regular travel anticipated.

Company

hirify.global is an employee-owned global leader in sustainable infrastructure, engineering, and consulting with over 100 years of innovation.

What you will do

• Lead business development efforts to capture stormwater, flood mitigation, and coastal resilience projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the Eastern United States to drive business growth.
• Identify and recruit professional talent to expand local execution teams and capabilities.
• Oversee the planning and design of complex water resource systems, including green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures.
• Act as a Project Manager for key initiatives, ensuring process excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with partners to integrate new technologies and approaches into client solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
• Proven experience in identifying, pursuing, and capturing municipal water resources projects.
• Ability to manage and lead teams across a significant geographic area.
• Familiarity with industry-standard modeling and asset management platforms like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or ArcGIS.

Nice to have

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Deep expertise in regulatory requirements and environmental permitting (USACE, FEMA).
• Experience with advanced modeling tools such as InfoWorks ICM, EFDC, or CFD.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% ESOP-owned company where employees share in financial success.
• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision starting day one.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible schedules to support work-life balance.
• Company-matched 401k plan and performance-based bonus program.
• Support for professional growth through tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.