Senior Water Market Leader - Austin, TX

AtkinsRéalis Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Water Market Leader to guide strategy and delivery for water infrastructure projects in the Greater Austin area. You will lead business development, client relationships, and staff recruitment while aligning with our engineering teams.

The role also involves managing projects, QA/QC, and mentoring teams, with a focus on regulatory agencies and water systems. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering required.
• PE license in Texas required.
• 15+ years of water/wastewater infra experience preferred.
• Local Austin-area experience highly desirable.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Client relationship and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead water strategy development for the Greater Austin market.
• Develop and manage relationships with key clients.
• Recruit staff critical to growth and success.
• Support business development and proposal activities.
• Serve as Project Manager; oversee schedules, budgets and QA/QC.
• Mentor project teams and provide expert guidance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a _ Senior Water Market Leader _ to join our team in Austin, TX.

Your role

Strategy/Marketing:

• Provide water industry-leading knowledge and prominence to AtkinsRéalis business projects and initiatives.
• Drive strategy for the water business with an emphasis on water infrastructure in the Greater Austin market.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key clients.
• Identify and recruit staff critical to the growth and success of the firm.
• Identify and support business development activities and proposal development.

Project Management and Delivery:

• Serve as Project Manager for multiple projects. Conduct contract negotiations with clients and sub-consultants.
• Support clients in formulating innovative solutions to drive project success.
• Function as a subject matter expert and mentor to project teams.
• Provide QA/QC functions and expert advice for complex projects.
• Work with external clients at progress meetings and throughout contract engagements to meet client needs, project schedules, goals, and deadlines.
• Prepare project work plans and develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of final plans and design reports.
• Direct project teams and monitor schedules, financial status of projects, and quality control on projects.

About you

• BS or MS in Engineering. MS or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
• PE license in Texas is required.
• At least 15 years of technical experience preferred. Local experience with cities, counties, water authorities and regulatory agencies within the Greater Austin area is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including budget, schedule, and deliverable performance related to water/wastewater infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, treatment plants, distribution/collection system pipelines, green infrastructure, water supply systems, and related infrastructure.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development skills.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $150,000-$235,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _