Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a West Region Drinking Water Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help drive growth strategy, innovation, and technical excellence in support of our national water business. The West Drinking Water SME can report either to our Rancho Cordova, CA office or Denver, CO office. The candidate will work with Dewberry’s regional and national leadership across the Water Market Sector to support the enterprise strategy. This includes providing technical leadership and support to project teams during the execution of projects, driving growth of the Drinking Water practice and business in the West Region, and providing technical engagement/leadership with clients and the industry during pursuit of Drinking Water opportunities.

This is an opportunity to influence long-term drinking water practice growth and strategic direction while leading and collaborating with a team of outstanding professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding water professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and successfully executes local and regional strategies aimed at sustained long-term growth of Dewberry’s drinking water practice• Increases Dewberry’s visibility in the drinking water business through active participation in national, state and local professional associations and community organizations.• Supports, participates in, and contributes to the national Water Market Sector strategic planning and execution• Directs business development and marketing efforts including oversight of positioning, proposal development, pricing, terms and conditions, contracts, and contract negotiations.• Fosters a team environment while leveraging assets of the west region and the Water Market Sector to position, win, and oversee successful execution of water project work.• Supports recruiting efforts aligned with regional and national water market growth strategies• Leads a growing staff of engineers and technicians.• Participates in personnel decisions and manages personnel.

• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the water business and recommends new practices or changes to internal programs.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Master’s Degree in Engineering is a plus.• Colorado or California Professional Engineering license • 15+ years’ experience drinking water industry experience.• Experience and proven knowledge of municipal drinking water market.• Strong leadership qualities and ability to coach and mentor staff.• Strong client management and business development skills.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• A recognized area of technical expertise is a plus.• Successful track record of building client relationships in the water industry with a reputation for responsiveness and exceptional client service.• Proven experience in planning, design and construction of water infrastructure.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

This posting is anticipated to close on May 8th 2026.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

* Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Regional Drinking Water Subject Matter Expert