Northern California Water and Wastewater Practice Leader Job San Jose area,California USA,Engineering

Northern California Water and Wastewater Practice Leader

Full-time
State/Province:
California
Business Group: DCS
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
Business Line:
Water
Work Location Model:
Hybrid
Primary

Location:

US - Oakland, CA - 300 Lakeside Drive
Compensation: USD 220,000 - USD 280,000 – yearly

Responsibilities

Drive business development efforts and cultivate relationships with municipal clients
Partner with regional and national experts to deliver cutting‑edge solutions and pursue new opportunities
Lead proposal development with dedicated senior technical and marketing staff support
Act as Client Services Manager for select clients
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; and consultant management
Mentor junior staff and foster professional growth, focusing on treatment design
Ensure innovative, sound, and efficient design solutions are implemented

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience, including planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater and reuse projects
Minimum 2 years of leadership or equivalent experience
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California
Existing U.S. work authorization
Demonstrated track record of business development success in the municipal water sector
Valid U.S. Driver’s License and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review
Strong technical background in municipal water/wastewater treatment design
Demonstrated success in client engagement and business development

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience
Existing relationships with Northern California municipal water agencies, regional boards, or state funding entities
Experience preparing engineering proposals and in business development
Excellent communication and coordination skills with diverse audiences
Strong project management fundamentals and proven track record of delivering water and wastewater projects
Experience supervising other engineering professionals and strong staff development, mentoring, and management skills
Track record of leading technical engineering and delivering projects that secure additional work from clients
Experience with design‑build, progressive design‑build, or delivery models
Position requires business travel of up to 30%, primarily in Northern California, occasionally Southern California
Sponsorship is not available

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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