Water Systems Consulting, Inc. (WSC) is rising to today’s complex water challenges by putting people first in every solution we create. We are an integrated engineering, hydrogeology, and communication consulting firm responding to our clients’ most challenging One Water solutions. It is through the diverse cultures and identities of our clients, their communities, and our team that we find the most innovative solutions and leave everything we touch better than when we found it.
WSC is seeking a Design Practice Area Director to oversee multi‑disciplinary teams in the successful delivery of a diverse range of water, wastewater, and recycled water projects. The Design Practice at WSC consists of talented engineering and design drafting staff working on projects throughout California, Oregon, and Washington. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of WSC’s design practice as part of the leadership team by managing client relationships, leading project teams, mentoring entry‑level professionals, and collaborating on companywide strategy. We recognize that strong leaders bring different strengths and career aspirations, and this role offers flexibility—we are open to partnering with the right candidate to help shape a custom role that aligns with their experience, supports their personal and professional growth, and delivers meaningful value to our teams and clients. The ability to bring existing client relationships, drive business development at the regional level, and lead marketing pursuits is a strong plus.
The ideal candidate will be based in, or willing to relocate to, one of our office locations: San Luis Obispo, CA; Folsom, CA; Laguna Hills, CA; Ontario, CA; San Diego, CA; or Portland, OR. Southern California or Folsom offices are preferred. We offer a flexible hybrid work model. Occasional travel throughout California and the Pacific Northwest may be required.
Salary Range The salary range for this position is competitive at $170,000 to $225,000 and will be based on experience and qualifications.
What You Will Do
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Who We Are
At WSC, we foster a people-centric culture where we care deeply about client relationships and see our coworkers as part of a big family. We have received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work and as a Fast-Growing Firm by Inc. Magazine’s national workplace survey and our staff. We believe there are always opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, and we prioritize supporting each other in that process.
We make it easy for you to enjoy the work you love by providing great benefits. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), employer paid short- and long-term disability, holiday pay, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, fitness, and health benefits program, we have you covered! Learn more about the benefits we offer - https://betterwaterfuture.com/benefits/
WSC is committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, generic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws
WSC (Water Systems Consulting) is a values-driven water consulting firm committed to creating a better water future for our clients and their communities. Our integrated team of engineers, planners, designers, hydrogeologists and communicators deliver integrated, high-performing, transformative solutions at every stage of the water cycle.
We envision a better water future where communities everywhere have reliable access to affordable, clean water. With increasing pressures on water resources and infrastructure, this mission is more important—and more challenging—than ever. We are a collaborative, multi-disciplinary group of some of the industry’s most talented minds. Together, we are tackling water challenges through innovation and partnership, and by empowering one another to do our best work.
We put people first in everything we do as a company. Four Core Commitments embody our shared values and our promise:
1. LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND. We listen with an open, unbiased ear to connect to others’ experience and perspective.
2. NURTURE TRUST. We continually model integrity, transparency and humility to forge trust in every interaction.
3. DELIVER VALUE. We courageously ask “what if” to surpass expectations and deliver value that moves us and our clients forward.
4. LEAVE IT BETTER. We acknowledge our responsibility to leave everything we touch better than we found it.
We are passionate about building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where our team is inspired to voice ideas and share diverse cultural perspectives and identities. Our people-first culture empowers every employee to grow and thrive. Every employee, from our experienced leaders to our younger professionals, has the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to some of the most innovative, groundbreaking water projects in the country.
