The OpportunityThis 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.
How Success is Defined- 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.
What You'll Do- 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.
What We Expect from You- 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 leaders and decision-makers.
- Demonstrated success managing complex infrastructure programs and driving strategic business growth.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability trends, climate adaptation, and emerging environmental challenges, with demonstrated ability to translate these issues into practical client solutions and strategic business opportunities.
- Extensive experience and relationships in the Southern California region are preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel to meet with clients and pursue opportunities as needed.
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
- 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 members, 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 UlteigWe offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $160,200 - $216,600* 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.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
