Rincon Consultants is seeking a Director/Principal - Water Resources to lead and grow their Water Market presence in Southern California. The role involves technical leadership, client delivery, business development, and team leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in project, program, or client management supporting potable water, wastewater, recycled water, or water supply infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated success developing and maintaining a strong client base within Southern California
- Established relationships with municipal, regional, or state water agencies
- Experience with water supply planning, recycled water, wastewater, groundwater, water quality, modeling, asset management, and SGMA studies and implementation
- Active involvement in water-sector or environmental industry organizations at the regional or statewide level
- Proven leadership, business development, and client service management experience
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of project management systems, budgeting, scheduling, scoping, cost analysis, and resource planning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI-driven tools supporting water resource planning, infrastructure asset management, predictive modeling, or regulatory compliance
- Experience integrating data analytics, automation, or digital workflows into environmental planning or water infrastructure programs
- Experience leading large, multi-office or programmatic client accounts
Benefits
- Generous benefits program
- Health coverage options
- Employer-sponsored insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Generous time off
- Programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement
