Water and Wastewater Practice Leader (Northern California)

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Lead water/wastewater design, business development, and team mentorship in Northern CA.
8 days ago ago
$200,000 - $260,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
design solutions
hydraulic modeling
project management
tool development
client services
business development
  • Lead proposal development with senior technical and marketing staff.
  • Ensure innovative, sound, and efficient design solutions are implemented.
  • Mentor junior staff and foster professional growth, with a focus on treatment design.
  • Act as Client Services Manager for select clients.
  • Oversee project elements such as reports, hydraulic modeling, calculations, drawings, specifications, permitting, and construction-phase services.
  • Manage and deliver complex water, wastewater, and reuse projects, including treatment facilities and storage systems.
  • Perform project management duties including scope, schedule, and budget development; team coordination; regulatory engagement; invoicing; and consultant management.
  • Develop and refine tools, processes, and standards to improve design consistency and delivery.
  • Partner with regional and national experts to deliver cutting-edge solutions and pursue new opportunities.
  • Drive business development efforts and cultivate relationships with municipal clients.
What you bring
pe california
20+ years
water/wastewater
project management
business development
staff development
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License and must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
  • Experience supervising other engineering professionals, and strong staff development, mentoring and management skills.
  • Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California.
  • 20+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience including the planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater and reuse projects.
  • Demonstrated project management fundamentals and a proven track record of providing technical leadership to successfully deliver water and wastewater projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field, and 10+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience including the planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater and reuse projects, including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education
  • Position requires business travel (20 to 40%)
  • A proven track record of leading technical engineering and successfully delivering water and wastewater projects, resulting in securing additional projects from clients.
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with diverse audience groups including clients, the public, regulatory staff, subconsultants, and internal technical staff.
  • Strong technical background in municipal water/wastewater treatment design.
  • Demonstrated success in client engagement and business development.
  • Experience in preparation of engineering proposals for submission to clients, and in business development.
Benefits
  • Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
  • Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
  • Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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