iLocatum

Austin, TX

Vice President, Water & Wastewater Engineering

Water & Wastewater Engineering Vice President

📍 Austin, TX | 💼 Full-Time | 🏗 Municipal Focus | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Relocation Assistance


🚨 MUST HAVES

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams

  • Strong client-facing and engagement skills

  • Track record of managing project scope, schedule, and budget

  • Expertise in municipal water/wastewater projects

  • Experience in water treatment, wastewater plants, pipelines, and tunnels

  • Project resume ready for submission


🌟 NICE TO HAVE

  • Prior Vice President title

  • Experience working in 35–50 person-sized firms

  • Advanced degrees or certifications in engineering/project management

  • Familiarity with Texas municipal regulations and standards


About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and visionary Vice President of Water/Wastewater Engineering to join our growing team in Austin, TX. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive the strategy, delivery, and growth of major municipal infrastructure projects across Central Texas, including for clients like the City of Austin. You'll lead a team of top-tier engineers while shaping the future of public infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership – Set the vision and growth strategy for the Water/Wastewater division

  • Technical Oversight – Serve as a senior technical authority for treatment systems, pipelines, and master planning

  • Project Management – Oversee large-scale municipal W/WW projects with full responsibility for scope, budget, and timelines

  • Client Engagement – Maintain and grow relationships with public agencies and municipalities

  • Team Development – Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and project managers

  • Quality Assurance – Ensure all work meets industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)

  • Texas PE license (required)

  • Minimum 10+ years of water/wastewater engineering experience

  • Leadership experience managing technical teams and multi-million-dollar projects

  • Expertise with City of Austin or Texas municipal projects is a plus

  • Strong business acumen, proposal development, and contract negotiation skills


Why Join Us?

  • 📈 Leadership role with strategic influence in a respected, Texas-based firm

  • 💼 Diverse project portfolio across Central Texas

  • 🤝 Collaborative, client-focused culture

  • 🏢 Central Austin HQ with full-sized offices, on-site gym, and hybrid work options


Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + performance incentives

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • Generous PTO and paid relocation assistance

  • Short-term disability, career development programs, and more


Ready to lead critical infrastructure initiatives and shape the future of water and wastewater systems in Texas? Apply today and bring your expertise to a firm built on excellence, collaboration, and impact.

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