Tetra Tech

Water Regional Manager

Tetra Tech$100K — $130K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related engineering field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or eligibility to obtain within 6 months.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex projects.
  • Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven track record in client development and proposal leadership.
  • Strong communication skills for technical and business presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the North Texas Water practice as a regional leader and technical expert.
  • Manage and mentor project managers and technical staff.
  • Direct strategic and technically complex projects ensuring compliance and quality.
  • Maintain and expand client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
  • Collaborate with operations leadership on growth strategy and financial performance.
  • Provide technical expertise for proposals and industry events.
  • Oversee project performance to ensure client satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • Merit-based financial rewards.
  • Flexibility and commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values employee contributions.
  • Learning and development opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Water Regional Manager to lead the Water practice in the North Texas region, based in Plano or Dallas, TX. This role combines technical leadership in water treatment and water/wastewater infrastructure with business development, client engagement, and staff development to support continued regional growth.

Position Summary:
The Water Regional Manager will provide strategic leadership for Tetra Tech's North Texas Water practice, combining technical subject matter expertise with team leadership, project delivery oversight, and business development responsibilities to expand the firm's presence in the region.

Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Lead the North Texas Water practice as both a regional leader and technical expert in water treatment or water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Manage, mentor, and develop project managers and technical staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Direct strategic and technically complex projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and innovation.
• Maintain and expand client relationships across municipalities, utilities, and regional partners; identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on planning, contract negotiations, financial performance, and regional growth strategy.
• Provide technical expertise for proposals, client presentations, and industry events to strengthen Tetra Tech's market presence.
• Support recruitment and retention of top technical talent.
• Oversee project performance to ensure client satisfaction, technical excellence, and profitable delivery.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, including technical depth in water treatment (membranes, PFAS, desalination, advanced treatment) or related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex projects as a technical expert and project manager.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in client development, proposal leadership, and delivery of profitable projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering technical and business presentations.
• Ability to balance technical work with regional leadership and business development responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Established relationships with North Texas municipal or utility clients.
• Experience managing regional operations or business units.
• Participation in professional associations or industry leadership roles.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work in both office and field settings as project needs require.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and perform occasional site walks on uneven terrain.
• Ability to use standard office technology and participate in meetings, presentations, and occasional field reviews.

Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Work may occur in a combination of office, client sites, and field environments.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, construction sites, or treatment facilities.
• Moderate noise levels with required use of PPE in certain field or plant settings.

Additional Information:
• Full-time, exempt position based in Plano or Dallas, TX.
• Travel within the North Texas region for client meetings and project oversight.
• Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on project needs and team requirements.

Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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