Director of Water Resources
Full TimeJob Overview
Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Director of Water Resources to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.
This role is ideal for a senior-level water/wastewater engineer who brings deep technical design expertise and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining actively involved in project execution.
This role is ideal for a senior-level water/wastewater engineer who brings deep technical design expertise and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining actively involved in project execution.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Lead the planning and design of municipal water and wastewater projects, including water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, storage facilities, and treatment infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary technical lead, providing engineering judgment, design oversight, and quality control throughout project delivery.
- Prepare, review, and approve engineering calculations, plans, specifications, technical memoranda, and reports.
- Mentor and support engineers and designers by providing technical guidance, design review, and best-practice direction.
- Coordinate with clients, project managers, and regulatory agencies to support permitting, design approvals, and successful project execution.
- Review and seal engineering documents in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Kentucky PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater engineering with an emphasis on design.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a senior designer or technical lead on municipal water and wastewater projects.
- Strong working knowledge of industry design standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting processes.
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team mentorship and technical leadership responsibilities.