Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer (Fully Remote)

Our Client; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a well-established environmental engineering and civil infrastructure firm, seeks a Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead the development of a new California practice.

The role blends technical leadership with client development and revenue growth, requiring 15+ years of consulting experience, active California PE registration, and strong relationships with state and municipal utilities. You will drive client growth and guide project delivery to meet targets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience with water/wastewater focus.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Strong existing relationships with California municipalities and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and growth of the Water/Wastewater practice across California.
• Develop relationships with municipal, utility, industrial, and private-sector clients.
• Generate annual net revenue exceeding $750,000 through business development.

Skills

Leadership

Water/Wastewater expertise

Business development

Engineering consulting

Job description

• Our client is a well-established and highly respected environmental engineering and civil infrastructure firm.
• The firm is employee-focused and investing in expanding its California water infrastructure capabilities.

About the Position:

• The Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer will provide entrepreneurial leadership in establishing a new practice.
• This role combines technical expertise with client development, revenue generation, and practice leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and growth of the Water/Wastewater practice across California.
• Develop relationships with municipal, utility, industrial, and private-sector clients.
• Generate annual net revenue exceeding $750,000 through business development.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience with substantial water/wastewater expertise.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• Strong existing relationships with California municipalities and utilities.

Our Client

Our client is a well-established environmental engineering and civil infrastructure firm recognized for technical excellence and successful project delivery. The employee-focused firm is investing strategically in expanding its California water infrastructure capabilities during a collaborative stage of growth.