Water Resources Growth Lead

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Water Resources Growth Lead to drive innovation growth and technical excellence for surface water activities across our Pacific West Water Business Line. This senior-level leadership position requires an accomplished professional with proven engineering expertise and the ability to successfully drive business development.

As the Water Resources Growth Lead you will serve as a strategic lead coordinating with regional business line leaders market sector leads and a wide range of professionals throughout AECOM. This role combines technical leadership business development client relationship management and team development to expand AECOMs water resources market presence and delivery capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Drive growth of the Surface Water practice across multiple US regions focusing on municipal industrial and federal market sectors
• Develop and execute strategic business development plans that align with AECOMs technical capabilities and market opportunities
• Lead pursuit development and provide oversight of capture plans for major surface water opportunities
• Anticipate market trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes in surface water management
• Coordinate with Technical Practice leaders to align skills development with market demands

Technical Excellence & Project Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex surface water engineering projects including:
  • Surface water treatment plant design and optimization
  • Raw water intake systems and pump stations
  • Water conveyance and distribution systems
  • Reservoir and watershed management
  • Water quality modeling and assessment
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting
• Serve as technical lead directing and executing work related to surface water treatment and conveyance
• Support training and professional development of technical staff
• Ensure adherence to AECOMs quality standards and technical excellence initiatives

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients including municipal water utilities industrial clients federal agencies and private developers
• Serve as primary client interface for strategic surface water accounts
• Lead client engagement activities including technical presentations workshops and industry conference participation
• Develop major pursuits and oversee proposal development that showcases AECOMs technical capabilities
• Represent AECOM at industry conferences technical committees and professional organizations

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of relevant experience related to engineering for water projects
• Masters degree in Engineering or MBA
• Experience with Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build project delivery
• Professional Engineering License
• Proven Business Development success

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time