Senior Market Leader - Water & Environment

Ulteig is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven, and visionary Senior Market Leader to join our Water & Environment team. Ulteig is a trusted partner to public and private clients across the water, environmental, and natural resources sectors, providing services that include water resources planning and engineering, stormwater and watershed management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, climate resilience, water supply planning, ecosystem restoration, and a broad range of technology-enabled consulting services.

Our focus on delivering exceptional client experiences, building long-term partnerships, and solving complex water and environmental challenges differentiates us in the marketplace. As demand for resilient water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and sustainable resource management continues to grow across California, we have a significant opportunity to expand our presence and deepen relationships with key clients throughout the state.

We offer our employees a challenging, dynamic, supportive, and rewarding work environment. If you are passionate about helping clients address their most critical water and environmental challenges, growing high-performing teams, and shaping Ulteig's strategic direction in this important region, we invite you to explore this leadership opportunity.

This position should be located in California, with a preference for candidates based in Southern California, and will report directly to the Water & Environment Market Director.

• Reputation: Owning, nurturing, and developing a stellar reputation for our Water & Environment business in all ways-internally, among our clients, among our partners and subconsultants, and across our industry.
• Service: Spearheading an excellent standard of service for our California clients.
• Traction: Closing high-value business that aligns with our capabilities and strategic direction.

• Expansion: Developing and executing a best-in-class strategy to expand Ulteig's market presence and deepen client relationships.

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on high-profile, complex water resource, modeling, sustainability, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and execute market expansion strategies, including pursuit planning, client engagement, and positioning for emerging opportunities.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives, including talent acquisition and leadership alignment to support long-term business goals.
• Lead large, multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Manage project portfolios exceeding $100 million in total value, ensuring strong financial performance, client satisfaction, and business development results.
• Engage extensively with executive-level public- and private-sector leaders, including city, county, and state administrators and decision-makers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state and federal agencies, regional municipalities, and private utilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, funding, and permitting frameworks.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in water resources, watershed management, and water infrastructure, with demonstrated leadership across public and private sectors.
• An advanced degree in engineering, urban planning, or business (MS or MBA), along with the relevant credential (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), etc.).
• Recognized as an industry thought leader with a reputation for innovation, integrity, and impact in the water and environmental sectors.
• Outstanding client-facing communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior agency…