• Water Resources Group Lead

    Actalent (Spokane, WA)


    Job Title: Water Resources Group LeadJob Description

     

    The Water Resources Group Leader will focus on expanding the Water Resource Practice in the INW Market. The role involves a combination of business development activities and operational management. Potential office locations include Boise, ID, Spokane, WA, or Coeur d’Alene. Areas of expertise may include fish passage design, stormwater management, surface water facility design, floodplain management, and hydrologic/hydraulic analyses.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide leadership and guidance to project teams and staff.

    + Supervise delivery of technical work by the INW Water Resources engineering team.

    + Ensure technical resources are available for successful project delivery.

    + Attract, develop, and retain key talent; set expectations and manage performance.

    + Serve as a pursuit champion and project manager for Water Resource projects.

    + Ensure excellence in project execution, meeting on-time, on-budget deliverables of excellent quality.

    + Review engineering documents and deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements.

    + Collaborate with Practice and Market Leaders to ensure adequate resources for current and upcoming projects.

    + Partner with water resources-focused staff for employee development and career growth.

    + Work with Market and Practice Leaders to achieve key performance and financial metrics.

    + Adhere to firmwide tools, processes, and policies, including project accounting, contracting, and quality requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + 15+ years of experience related to water resources projects.

    + 5+ years managing or being the water lead on projects.

    + Project experience with local and state agencies.

    + Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho or Washington.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 20+ years of experience.

    + Experience working with Departments of Transportation, local public works departments, and flood control districts.

    + Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

    + Proficient in common engineering software packages, including Microstation OpenRoads, Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis, CivilStorm, StormShed, MGSFlood, SMS/SRH-2D, HEC-RAS 2D, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Excel.

    Work Environment

    The position offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days in the office. Fully remote work is not an option. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with employer-contributed Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. A 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 9/80 flexible schedule (every other Friday off) are also offered. We support continuing education and training through our Holistic Wellbeing Program, which focuses on physical, emotional, financial, and community health.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

     

    Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceEmployer-contributed Health Savings & Lifestyle Spending Accounts401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holiday pay9/80 flexible schedule (every other Friday off)Support for continuing education and trainingHolistic Wellbeing Program supporting your physical, emotional, financial, and community health

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Spokane,WA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.