Strategic Market Leader, Water & Environment (CA)

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Austin (TX); 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. in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Market Leader for its Water & Environment team to drive growth, cultivate strong client relationships, and shape the company’s strategic direction in the regional market.

You will lead major water resources projects, advance market expansion, and align leadership to achieve long-term goals while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in water resources, watershed management, and water infrastructure.
• Advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, or business with relevant credential (e.g., PE, AICP).
• Recognized as an industry thought leader with reputation for innovation, integrity, and impact.
• Outstanding client-facing communication and presentation skills to influence senior leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex infrastructure programs and drive growth.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends, climate adaptation, and translating them into client solutions.
• Extensive relationships in the Southern California region are preferred.
• Willingness to travel to meet clients and pursue opportunities as needed.
• Openness to innovation by embracing evolving technology and AI tools.

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 and leadership alignment to support long-term goals.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery with collaboration and accountability.
• Manage project portfolios exceeding $100 million in total value with strong financial performance.
• Engage with executive-level public- and private-sector leaders and decision-makers.
• Build and maintain relationships with state and federal agencies and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI tools awareness

Education

MS or MBA in engineering, urban planning, or business

Job description

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Market Leader for its Water & Environment team to drive growth, cultivate strong client relationships, and shape the company’s strategic direction in the regional market.

You will lead major water resources projects, advance market expansion, and align leadership to achieve long-term goals while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams.