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Program Director, Water Infrastructure – Southeast

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Program Director to join our dynamic Water Infrastructure team. This position is responsible for expanding Woolpert's Water Infrastructure business, including stormwater, water supply, collection & distribution, asset management & condition assessment, and coastal engineering services.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

• Ignite Growth: Expand Woolpert's stormwater, water supply, collection & distribution, asset management & condition assessment, and coastal engineering service.
• Inspire Teams: Lead and mentor passionate professionals, cultivating a high‑performing team ready to tackle complex challenges.
• Drive Results: Lead business development efforts with Federal, state, and local agencies in the East.
• Elevate Impact: Represent Woolpert as a thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client‑centric engagements, while developing visionary solutions tailored to client needs.

What You Will Bring

• A Passion for Excellence: A BA/BS in Civil, Biosystems, or Environmental Engineering/Science (MA/MS preferred) and 10–12+ years of related experience.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proven success in business development and client relationship management, particularly with in the East.
• Innovative Leadership: A PE license (preferred), advanced technical expertise, and a proactive approach to leveraging new technologies.
• Collaborative Mindset: Experience building and leading high‑performing teams and driving consensus across stakeholders.
• Results Orientation: Strong problem‑solving skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to drive projects to exceed client expectations.
• Travel: Must be able to travel (25‑50%) as required to meet the needs and demands of the Market.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $132,960 – $199,440 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

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