Technical Advisor

Position Purpose: 

The Technical Advisor - Water/Wastewater plays a critical role in the Municipal Water Contract Operations (MWCO) Growth organization. Within the Customer Solutions group the Technical Advisor works closely with business development teams to develop compelling coherent and competitive offers for Municipal O&M clients. This position bridges technical water/wastewater expertise with client engagement to bring best in class solutions reflecting Veolias Professional Operations standard of excellence. By combining a deep understanding of water and/or wastewater process municipal utility operations and a consultative client-first mindset the Technical Advisor will translate client needs into structured solutions that drive lasting impact for our partners and sustainable growth for the business.

At Veolia you will be part of a global leader in resource management committed to building sustainable communities. As a Technical Advisor in our Customer Solutions group you will sit at the intersection of strategy technical excellence and client partnership shaping how cities deliver essential water services for the future.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Client Engagement & Solution Design:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to municipal clients uncovering operational financial and strategic needs through dialogue and field engagement.
  • Collaborate with business developers to shape client-centric solutions that align with Veolias Professional Operations value proposition.
  • Lead the development of tailored solution roadmaps painting the partnership journey for clients over time.
• Offer Structuring & Packaging:
  • Translate client needs into structured market-ready offers with clear scope KPIs resourcing and business models.
  • Work transversally with Business Development and Operations to ensure offers are comprehensive competitive and structured for implementation.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in client meetings and proposal settings to help articulate the value story and position Veolia as a partner of choice.
• Innovation & Growth:
  • Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies business models and operational innovations into client offers.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends competitor positioning and emerging client needs.
  • Contribute to Veolias growth machine by continuously refining and standardizing offers for scalability.
• Internal Collaboration:
  • Mentor and support business developers in incorporating solutions into sales engagements.
  • Share best practices and contribute to building an offer library for MWCO.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment.
• Regular travel is to be expected for client engagement and new business.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors and/or advanced degree in Engineering (civil mechanical environmental or process) Environmental Science Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum 812 years of experience in municipal utility operations water/wastewater services or engineering consulting or related field.
• Prior client-facing experience in technical solutions technical business consulting or technical and performance advisory roles.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Track record of successfully developing and delivering client solutions in a technical services or infrastructure context.
• Strong technical background in water/wastewater process engineering operations or municipal utility consulting.
• Strong business acumen including financial literacy strategic thinking structured problem-solving and experience with developing business cases and KPIs.
• Proven ability to structure and package differentiating service offerings for clients.
• Consultative client-centered communication: active listening translating needs into solutions.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect big-picture vision to actionable plans.
• Collaborative and influential comfortable working across technical commercial and client-facing teams.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills to paint compelling solution narratives.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Valid Drivers license and safe driving record.
• Engineering and/or Operator Certification or other equivalent confirmation of technical qualifications is highly valued.

Additional Information :

Pay Range: $130000 to $190000 per year.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 5 - 15% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time