Senior CA Water & Environment Market Leader

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; 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 Senior Market Leader to guide its Water & Environment practice in California, driving growth, client relationships, and market strategy across public and private sectors.

This role focuses on expanding Ulteig's California presence and delivering complex water-related projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage large project portfolios, and engage with executive-level stakeholders while shaping Ulteig's direction in the region.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in water resources, watershed management, and water infrastructure.
• Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, or business (MS or MBA).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or AICP credential preferred.
• Strong client-facing communication and ability to influence senior agency leaders and decision-makers.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure programs and driving strategic growth.
• Extensive relationships in Southern California preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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.
• Manage portfolios exceeding $100 million in total value.
• Engage with executive-level public- and private-sector leaders.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies, municipalities, and private utilities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

MS / MBA in Engineering, Urban Planning, or Business

Job description

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Market Leader to guide its Water & Environment practice in California, driving growth, client relationships, and market strategy across public and private sectors.

This role focuses on expanding Ulteig's California presence and delivering complex water-related projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage large project portfolios, and engage with executive-level stakeholders while shaping Ulteig's direction in the region.