Water Program Lead

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

What You'll Do:
As a Water Program Lead, you will:

• Plan and Execute Projects: Oversee the planning, design and implementation of cutting-edge water, wastewater, and climate resiliency infrastructure projects. These may include combined sewer systems, real-time smart sewer controls, and wastewater treatment enhancements.

• Collaborate on Community Engagement: Advance public outreach initiatives with local community partners, organize stakeholder workshops, and build partnerships with local organizations to promote water equity and environmental justice.

• Support Program Management: Oversee project controls, planning, conceptual design, and implementation, ensuring seamless project delivery under the guidance of the Program Manager.

• Mentor and Lead Teams: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design team staff, fostering professional growth within the team, and building a local presence.

• Drive Funding Initiatives: Assist with grant writing and funding strategies to support critical infrastructure investments.

• National Collaboration: Partner with TYLin's Equity Practice group to advance socially equitable and community-informed water and climate projects across the country.

Who You Are:

• Educational Background: B.S. in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering or a degree level education in Urban Planning or Environmental Science.

• Experience: 10+ years in water/wastewater design, climate resiliency, municipal infrastructure consulting, or infrastructure planning. Experience and knowledge of hydraulic calculations/modeling, utility plans, construction documents, land use/easements, and city/environmental/regulatory agencies is desirable.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, including structural, geotechnical, environmental specialists, public engagement and communications partners.

• Licensed Professional: PE license, AICP License or actively working toward licensure is preferred.

• Collaborative and Passionate: A team player who thrives on solving challenges and driving community-centered solutions.

• Willing to Travel: Open to occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.

What Sets Us Apart:
TYLin's Equity Practice takes a holistic, community-centered approach to infrastructure planning, design, and implementation, aiming to maximize social, economic, and environmental benefits. Our mission is to advance equity by removing barriers to access, improving water quality, addressing climate change, and leveraging water as a catalyst for community benefits. We achieve this through collaboration with communities, utilities, municipalities, NGOs, and multidisciplinary partners, fostering knowledge-sharing, promoting education, and supporting innovative, equitable strategies that prioritize environmental justice and sustainability.

Our services focus on community engagement, equitable infrastructure policies, expanded partnerships, and workforce development across six areas: (1) Vision Setting; (2) Engagement, Goal Setting, and Planning; (3) Funding, Financing, and Structuring; (4) Project and Program Delivery; (5) Service Equity; and (6) Evaluation and Adaptive Management.

Why Buffalo, NY?
This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on Buffalo's water infrastructure and communities. Beyond local projects, you'll have the chance to work on national initiatives, influencing the future of equitable water systems and partnerships across the U.S.

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$128,000 - $230,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.