California Water & Environment Market Leader

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Market Leader for its Water & Environment team to expand presence across the United States.

The role reports to the Water & Environment Market Director and focuses on building long-term client partnerships and delivering resilient water infrastructure solutions. You will lead high-profile projects, shape expansion strategies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to drive growth, services excellence, and strong financial performance across public

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in water resources, watershed management, and water infrastructure with leadership across public and private sectors.
• Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, or business with relevant credential (e.g., PE, AICP).
• Recognized as an industry thought leader with a reputation for innovation, integrity, and impact.
• Outstanding client-facing communication and presentation skills; ability to influence senior agency leaders.
• Demonstrated success managing complex infrastructure programs and driving strategic business growth.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends, climate adaptation, and translating these into client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on high-profile water resource, modeling, sustainability, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and execute market expansion strategies, including pursuit planning and client engagement.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives, including talent acquisition and leadership alignment.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery with collaboration and accountability.
• Manage project portfolios exceeding $100 million in total value and ensure client satisfaction and business development results.
• Engage with executive-level public- and private-sector leaders and decision-makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and federal agencies, regional municipalities, and private utilities.

Skills

Water resources

Project leadership

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

MS / MBA

Job description

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Market Leader for its Water & Environment team to expand presence across the United States.

The role reports to the Water & Environment Market Director and focuses on building long-term client partnerships and delivering resilient water infrastructure solutions. You will lead high-profile projects, shape expansion strategies, and guide multidisciplinary teams to drive growth, services excellence, and strong financial performance across public