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Quiddity lists this Water/Wastewater Technical Director opportunity in plano, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Quiddity is seeking an experienced Water / Wastewater Technical Director to support and grow our municipal water and wastewater services across Texas. This role will focus on the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater facility infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage facilities, and regulatory-driven improvements for municipal and regional utility clients.
This is a key leadership position within a management-owned firm, offering the opportunity to significantly influence the growth and direction of Quiddity’s water and wastewater practice while delivering critical public infrastructure throughout the state. For significant contributors, Quiddity offers the opportunity for ownership participation.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for Quiddity’s Texas Water / Wastewater practice, supporting municipal and regional utility clients.
Participate in business development and client relationship efforts with Texas cities, utility districts, river authorities, and regional agencies. Help develop and execute a Texas-wide growth strategy, including target markets and priority clients.
Position Quiddity to win and deliver water and wastewater projects including treatment facilities, pump stations, storage facilities and capital improvement programs. This will include pre-positioning, teaming arrangements, SOQ preparation and help prepare technical approaches.
Understanding of and experience with alternative delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, etc.) is preferred, but not required.
Oversee planning, design, and construction-phase services in a technical advisor, design manager and/or quality control role, ensuring projects meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules.
Lead design and/or quality management of multidisciplinary teams (process mechanical, civil, structural, architectural, electrical, I & C, environmental, etc.) to deliver integrated water and wastewater solutions.
Enforce technical standards and best practices for water/wastewater design across the firm.
Mentor and develop design managers and technical staff to support long-term practice growth and succession planning.
Support compliance with TCEQ, EPA, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Contribute to firm leadership initiatives including staffing strategies, quality standards, and operational planning.
Qualifications
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).
Minimum 20+ years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, with a strong background in municipal infrastructure.
Demonstrated leadership experience in client management, business development, and public‑sector project delivery.
Broad understanding of water and wastewater systems, including treatment, conveyance, and utility operations.
Strong reputation and established relationships within the Texas municipal water market.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects.
Proven ability to mentor staff and build collaborative, high‑performing teams.
Strong communication skills and a reputation for technical credibility and teamwork.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
4 ½ Day Work Week
Paid Time Off
Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
Profit Sharing
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
Other Benefits
EEO Statement
Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
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