Practice Lead- Water Resources

RESPECInc

Rapid City, SD, United States permanent

Posted: March 31, 2026

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Job Description

RESPEC, seeks a Practice Lead in our Water Resources market sector, located in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

The Practice Lead focuses on business development and plays an integral role in managing and growing RESPEC’s water services. This role works closely with sector leadership, directly manages an integrated project‑technical team, and is responsible for recruiting in locations where RESPEC could expand or strengthen its water services.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s or masters of science degree in civil, environmental engineering, or a closely related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Dakota
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, stormwater design, and hydrology/hydraulics
• Experience with CAD, GIS and modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RES, RAS 2D, SMS SRH2D, InfoWorks ICM, StormCAD, or SWMM
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record; position requires operating a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement & EPP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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