Wastewater Process Lead

Description

• Partner with NPL and NTIL to launch innovative solutions into the marketplace and raise awareness in the Business Units.
• Oversee TEC process and TRRAC engagement for relevant new solutions to mitigate risk of application.
• Coordinate with NTIL, Specialty Leaders, TILT, and others to advance innovative solutions through Technical Exploration and Confirmation (TEC) process to de-risk and ensure solution readiness for promotion in BC’s Technology Marketplace as client ready solutions.
• In partnership with the wastewater practice's NPL, NTIL and Technical Services Leadership, contribute to set the practice's technical innovation vision and strategy by focusing on leading edge applied research and development and identifying opportunities for BC to differentiate in creating solutions that better meet client needs.
• Lead representation of the BC innovation brand across the industry, including strategic messaging, thought-leadership on strategic R&D through peer-reviewed and other publications, and team member visibility.
• Work with Practice Leader to identify needs and candidates to engage in and advance new solutions.
• Ensure appropriate SMS staff are engaged to support effective project delivery for clients developing and/or testing new solutions through treatability testing at bench- and pilot-scale.
• Identify and develop partnerships with strategic solution providers and academic institutions to leverage BC investments in tech innovation.
• Support recruiting including key connections with partner academic institution to source top talent.
• Support deployment of new solutions for strategic markets, key pursuits, clients, and geographies through close collaboration with local Client Service Managers and BU operational leaders.
• Represent the practice by engaging with Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) and practice members to inform and update the practice strategy leveraging the innovations developed by the Technical Innovation Leadership Team (TILT).
• Lead technical resources engaged in applied research and development of innovative solutions. Engage them in the sourcing and advancement of new solutions.
• Provide technical expertise to execute regional and national projects while engaging SMS and practice members.
• Stay current with technology and market trends, inform the annual State of the Industry Report and inform strategic planning process.
• Engage in conferences, workshops, and other means of visibility nationally and in strategic geographies, in coordination with National Practice Leaders, Regional Practice Leaders, operations leaders, and CSTs.
• Partner with the Technical Services Product Manager to develop and implement effective communication of emerging issues, technical differentiators, and new solutions throughout BC internally.
• Ensure a high performing "bench" of engagedrising professionals contributing to the Practice Portal and maintaining an active funnel of strategic technical recruits.
• Provide guidance and collaborate on rapid development of standard tools, content, and consistent usage by practice members for efficient, high-quality scaling of new solutions.
• Serve on and be committed to Client Service Teams to support the Plan to Win Process on strategic pursuits and establish key staff relationships to validate BC technical capabilities with client.
• For early full-scale applications, ensure effective scaling and consistent quality delivery of new technologies

Requirements

• You thrive in working with creative teams that bring innovative products to market.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally (verbal and written) for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the environmental services or, water utility and/or consulting industry isrequired
• Proven success in technical presentation, proposal writing, and public presentations
• Professional registration is preferred
• Demonstrated and widely recognized technical leadership through research, peer-reviewed publications, innovation, professional society leadership, and industry standards preferred
• Understand competition in terms of strategic direction of their approach to the specialty area, and their technical focus, staff, strengths, and weaknesses. Define key applied research projects to build capability in the practice to develop winning technical strategies and solutions.
• Excellent leadership and organizational development skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment, and promote, foster, and build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• You are continuous learner and possess an organizational savviness to build relationships across the enterprise, understand the business needs and deliver results.
• You excel in strategy development, including project management, business analysis, problem solving, consensus building, and talent development.
• You are an excellent communicator. You are able to influence others with differing viewpoints and perspectives toward achieving an over-arching goal.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, interpersonal, relationship-building, influencing, analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated track record of leading diverse teams within a matrixed/enterprise organization; able to coach and develop individuals to achieve exceptional results
• Proven experience in guiding technical strategy for a large national portfolio of projects
• S. or M.S. in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance