Engineering Project Manager - Business Development Lead

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and dynamic water/wastewater engineer to join our team and drive business development efforts. This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer who is energized by relationship-building, strategic outreach, and identifying new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives across target markets, including outreach, networking, and strategic partnership cultivation
• Identify, qualify, and pursue new project opportunities aligned with the firm's goals
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
• Collaborate with leadership to shape market strategy and growth plans
• Support proposal development, interviews, and presentations with compelling storytelling and design insight
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Work closely with design teams to ensure client needs and project goals are clearly communicated
• Provide mentorship and staff development to the Texas Engineering Team
• Assist Texas Engineering Team members with design solutions and quality assurance on client projects

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with a Professional Engineer license
• 10+ years of experience in water and/or wastewater engineering, with experience in developing client relationships
• Strong understanding of the design and construction process
• Strong project management skills – particularly with larger initiatives including system consolidation and comprehensive long-term infrastructure solutions
• Experience in working with Texas municipal governments, and a clear understanding of the grant funding process for infrastructure
• Demonstrated track record in mentoring and developing staff and teams
• Exceptional communication, networking, and presentation skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, self-directed approach
• Comfort engaging with executives, developers, institutional clients, and community stakeholders

Skills

The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented, collaborative professional, with strong interpersonal engagement and communications skills. They will have a strong commitment to inclusion and clear communication, and be able to work with teams across multiple offices and design disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, including 100% premium coverage for the High-Deductible Health Plan and 75% premium coverage for the Hybrid Health Plan
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 20% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for dependent care and healthcare expenses
• Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Stock Ownership Opportunities
• Licensure Support
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Flex Time and Remote Work Options

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Schedule

Flexible scheduling and a hybrid work model that blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility