Aerial view of a wastewater treatment plant, with clarifiers and aeration basins

Executive search · North America

The people behind water infrastructure.

We find the leaders who plan, build and run water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and civil works across North America.

Start a conversation Our specialisms

15+

Years in infrastructure recruitment

100+

Mid to senior-level placements

85%

Of revenue from repeat clients

Most of our work comes from clients who have hired through us before.

About EJ SEARCH

Specialist by design.

EJ SEARCH is an executive search firm focused on one corner of the market: the people who deliver North America’s water and civil infrastructure.

We work with contractors and engineering firms who need experienced leaders on critical projects. Because we stay in one sector, we already know who is good, where they are and what it takes to move them.

Every search is led personally by our director. No hand-offs, no junior teams, and a direct line to the person running your search.

Edward HettDirector, EJ SEARCH
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Specialisms

Two markets. Known in depth.

Our focus is water and wastewater treatment, supported by a strong practice in civil construction. Narrow by choice, so every introduction is relevant.

Rows of circular clarifiers at a treatment works at sunset Core specialism

Water infrastructure

  • Water treatment plants
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Pump and lift stations
  • Headworks
Aerial view of an infrastructure site with storage tanks and pipe racks Also

Civil construction

  • Site development
  • Utility infrastructure
  • Municipal works
  • Highway bridges and transportation

Roles we place

Project Executives/Project Managers/Superintendents/Estimators/Project Engineers/Operations Managers/Business Development Leaders

The best people in this industry are rarely looking. We know where to find them.

Approach

A focused search, start to finish.

Four stages, one point of contact. You always know where your search stands and who is in it.

90

Day guarantee on every placement. If a hire leaves within 90 days, we refund up to the fee paid.

  1. Understand the brief

    We learn your projects, your team and the role in detail, including what success looks like in the first year.

  2. Search the market directly

    We map the market and approach proven people one to one, most of whom are not applying for jobs.

  3. Present a focused shortlist

    You meet a small number of qualified, interested candidates, each with a clear reason for being there.

  4. Close and onboard

    We manage the offer, resignation and start date for both sides, and stay in touch well beyond day one.

Contact

Let’s talk.

Hiring for a plant, a program or a leadership role, or thinking about your next move? Start with a conversation.

Edward HettDirector
Emailedward.hett@ej-search.com
Phone(972) 637-8408
LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/edward-hett