Technical Advisor - Municipal Water/Wastewater

Veolia North America

Provides optimized solutions for water, waste, and energy management across various sectors.

Advises on water/wastewater solutions for municipal clients, aiding business development.

2 days ago ago

$160,000 - $180,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Villa Park, IL

Hybrid

Company Size

50,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Commercial waste collection

Hazardous waste disposal

Energy consulting

Resource recovery

Procurement services

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Role

What you would be doing

technical assessment

offer development

sme support

client engagement

proposal writing

industry networking

Mentor and support business developers in incorporating solutions into sales engagements.
Collaborate with the business development team to shape offers and solutions aligning customer needs with Veolia's Professional Operations value proposition.
Participate in industry conferences, associations and networks, such as Water Environment Federation (WEF), WEFTEC, SWANA, AWWA, Water Environment Association (WEA), etc
Conduct technical and performance assessments of municipal water and wastewater systems to surface operational, financial, and strategic needs of municipal customers
Provide technical input in the business development process, including subject matter expertise on water/wastewater sector trends, operational best practice, treatment technologies, regulatory environment, etc.
Contribute to Veolia's growth machine by continuously refining and standardizing offers for scalability.
Share best practices and contribute to building an offer library for MWCO.
Work transversally with Business Development and Operations to ensure offers are comprehensive, competitive, and structured for implementation
Serve as a subject matter expert in client meetings and proposal settings to help articulate the value story and position Veolia as a partner of choice.
Participate in business pursuits for water and/or wastewater activities nationally, including client engagement, system assessments and contributions to statements of qualifications, technical approaches, proposals, and interviews.

What you bring

professional engineer

engineering degree

water/wastewater

8+ years

business acumen

client communication

Regular travel is to be expected for client engagement and new business.
Professional Engineering, Operator Certification or other equivalent confirmation of technical qualifications is highly valued.
Collaborative and influential, comfortable working across technical, commercial, and client-facing teams.
Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, environmental, or process), Environmental Science or related field required.
Consultative, client-centered communication: active listening, identification of needs, providing solutions
Valid Driver's license and safe driving record.
Minimum 8-12 years of experience in water/wastewater services, operations or engineering consulting
Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to paint compelling solution narratives.
Strategic thinker with the ability to connect big-picture vision to actionable plans.
Track record of successfully developing and delivering client solutions in a technical services or infrastructure context.
Experience in client-facing roles related to the implementation of municipal projects
Ability to perform system technical and performance assessments and translate conclusions into structured, differentiating service offerings for clients.
Business acumen including financial literacy, strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and experience with developing business cases and KPIs.
Strong technical background in water/wastewater process, engineering, operations, or municipal utility consulting.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Focuses on water, waste, and energy management through sustainable solutions.
Serves a wide range of industries, from residential to industrial and infrastructure projects.
Offers services like wastewater treatment, water recycling, energy management, and waste disposal, tailored to customer needs.
Specializes in sectors such as energy, utilities, and water, helping clients minimize their environmental impact.
Manages large infrastructure projects, including eco-efficient systems for municipalities and industries.
Works on notable projects including energy-efficient systems for commercial buildings, waste-to-energy facilities, and water reclamation systems.
Operates across multiple regions, addressing major environmental challenges.

Culture + Values