Senior Technical Advisor

Description

• Oversee quality reviews of technical work products developed by the wider team, including technical reports, proposals, pricing methodologies, etc.
• Provide technical leadership in the business development process, serving as a subject matter expert internally and externally on sector trends, operational best practice, treatment technologies, regulatory environment, etc.
• Own the technical elements of business development initiatives, including development of technical and performance frameworks and methodologies, business cases, lifecycle cost benefits, and long-term value aligned with Veolia’s Professional Operations value proposition.
• Mentor and train junior technical staff and business developers, actively transferring capabilities to build organizational bench strength.
• Lead the development and packaging of new offers and solutions for the municipal market, and drive their implementation through transversal collaboration.
• Establish thought leadership presence through keynote presentations at national conferences, author technical publications and industry articles, serve on industry committees and working groups, and represent the organization as a recognized technical leader.

Requirements

• Systems thinking: ability to connect "big picture" trends and client needs to concrete solutions and actionable plans.
• Ability to perform water/wastewater system assessments with a structured methodology to reveal performance strengths, weaknesses, risks and business opportunities.
• Project leadership: ability to organize work with structure, autonomy and strong project management skills. Ability to drive projects with multiple contributors, engaging internal resources effectively.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, environmental, or process), Environmental Science or related field required.
• Confirmation of specialty skills is highly desirable, including Operator Certification, MBA, Lean Management, Advanced data analytics, Project Management.
• Consultative communication: active listening and ability to translate client needs into solutions.
• Valid Driver’s license and safe driving record.
• 15+ year’s progressive experience within O&M or engineering industries.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, such as through project leadership, people management or P&L responsibility.
• Collaboration: Team player attitude with desire to work in a collective. Ability to achieve results by effectively delegating tasks and motivating others.
• Delivery-driven with excellent prioritization, problem-solving and time management.
• Strong business acumen, including strategic thinking, financial literacy, structured problem-solving, and experience with developing business cases, cost models and KPIs.
• Experience in client-facing roles related to the implementation of municipal O&M projects.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills. ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.
• Technical expertise: demonstrated mastery of municipal water and/or wastewater treatment with thorough experience with the methods, techniques, principles, and practices of water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, water reuse and wastewater collection.
• Regular travel is to be expected for client engagement and new business.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance