Senior Market Leader

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Market Leader with a proven track record in leading transformative water and environmental infrastructure programs.

What You'll Do

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on high-profile, complex 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 portfolios exceeding $100 million, ensuring financial performance, client satisfaction, and business development success.
• Engage extensively with executive-level public agency personnel, including city, county, state, and federal administrators.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with state and federal agencies, regional municipalities, and private utilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory, funding, and permitting frameworks.

What We Expect from You

• 20+ years of progressive experience in water resources, watershed management, and water infrastructure, with demonstrated leadership across public and private sectors.
• Advanced degree in engineering or business (MS, MBA) and Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 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 leaders and decision-makers.
• Demonstrated success managing complex infrastructure programs and driving strategic business growth.
• Extensive experience in the Los Angeles region is preferred.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $155,000 - $210,300
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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