Principal- Wastewater Leader

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Principal – Texas Wastewater Leader

Location:

Austin, TX

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA, we’re more than engineers—we’re problem-solvers, collaborators, and innovators. We have a deep commitment to mentorship, safety, and continuous improvement to create remarkable outcomes for our clients and meaningful growth for our team.

We’re seeking a Principal – Texas Wastewater Leader to provide strategic, technical, and business leadership for our Wastewater Treatment practice across Texas. This executive-level role is responsible for driving market growth, strengthening client relationships, leading high-performing teams, and advancing GBA’s position as a trusted partner in municipal wastewater infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a proven industry leader who combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen and a passion for developing people and growing client relationships.

What You’ll Do

As the Principal – Texas Wastewater Leader, you’ll:

Lead Strategy and Market Growth

Develop and execute strategies to grow GBA’s wastewater treatment practice throughout Central Texas and the broader Texas market.

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expand service offerings, and strengthen GBA’s market position.

Collaborate with executive leadership to assess market trends, evaluate risks, and drive long-term growth initiatives.

Represent GBA as an industry leader through professional organizations, conferences, client engagement, and thought leadership activities.

Strengthen Client Relationships

Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, utility districts, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.

Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients, helping them address infrastructure, regulatory, and growth challenges.

Lead client development efforts and support strategic pursuits for major projects and programs.

Collaborate with internal teams to position GBA for long-term partnerships and recurring opportunities.

Drive Technical Excellence and Project Delivery

Provide strategic and technical leadership for wastewater treatment and utility infrastructure projects.

Guide project teams in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Support major planning, design, rehabilitation, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Establish and maintain quality assurance, risk management, and project governance practices.

Develop People and Organizational Capability

Lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders and project teams across the Water Environment practice.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives.

Champion employee growth while maintaining GBA’s commitment to exceptional client service and technical excellence.

Oversee Business Performance

Monitor financial performance, resource allocation, profitability, and overall operational effectiveness.

Support contract review, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

Ensure teams have the resources and support needed to successfully deliver projects and meet business objectives.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Professional Engineer (PE) license required;
Texas PE license or ability to obtain Texas licensure.

15+ years of progressive experience in wastewater treatment, utility infrastructure, or related water environment services.

5+ years of leadership experience managing leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong background in municipal wastewater systems, including treatment facilities, collection systems, lift stations, and utility infrastructure.

Experience leading complex infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation.

Proven track record of business development, market growth, and client relationship management.

Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Leadership Attributes

Recognized industry leader with demonstrated involvement in professional organizations, speaking engagements, publications, or…