National Water Growth Leader

AtkinsRéalis

. Provide executive-level leadership for the firm's water business across the United States.

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $250,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in the water sector, with a focus on developing and executing national growth strategies, managing client relationships, and driving sustainable market positioning. Possesses a deep understanding of U.S. water markets, funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.

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National Water Market Strategy DevelopmentLeadership in Water SectorClient Development and Relationship ManagementPublic and Private Water Market ExpertiseProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringWater Infrastructure DevelopmentStrategic Pursuit StrategiesMarket PositioningGrowth Strategy ExecutionAlternative Delivery MethodsRegulatory FrameworksSales Pipeline DevelopmentComplex Project Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder EngagementCollaborationInfluence

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Water SectorMarket LeadershipClient ManagementFunding MechanismsStrategic InitiativesSustainable GrowthWater ProjectsNational Brand StrengtheningHigh-Visibility ProjectsIndustry Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive-level leadership for the firm's water business across the United States.
Develop, refine, and execute the national water market strategy.
Drive sustainable growth, strengthen market positioning, and ensure alignment across regions, disciplines, and services.
Lead the water market’s strategic initiatives, growth plans, and marketing opportunities.
Identify, track, and deliver new opportunities with Water Market leadership.
Manage client development, strategic pursuit strategies, and the win work process with regional leadership.
Support market focus areas, investment priorities, and go-to-market approaches across regions and water sub-markets.
Partner with executive, regional, and technical leadership to ensure consistent execution of national strategies.
Lead and support strategic pursuits for large, complex, and high-visibility water projects and programs across the U.S.
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key national clients, utilities, agencies, and industry partners.
Strengthen AtkinsRéalis’ national brand and market presence through industry leadership, advocacy, and engagement.
Serve as Client Manager for selected key clients or pursuits and as Principal in Charge of high-profile projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the water sector, including national or multi-regional market leadership
Demonstrated experience building a regional or national water infrastructure and process treatment sales pipeline
Demonstrated success developing and executing national growth strategies and winning complex, large-scale pursuits.
Deep understanding of U.S. public and private water markets, funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration across geographic regions and organizational boundaries.
Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
Exceptional executive communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar professional credential preferred.
Experience with alternative delivery methods is preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% to 50% as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits