Build and maintain relationships with developers, municipal leaders, and stakeholders
Prospect and manage a pipeline of water/wastewater service opportunities
Lead due diligence, financial analysis, and contract negotiations
Oversee project lifecycle: application, plan review, construction, and closeout
Ensure regulatory compliance (TCEQ, PUC) and support permitting
Evaluate technical aspects of potential acquisitions and support integration
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Communications
Represent Aqua in industry groups like the Texas Home Builders Association
Requirements
5+ years in Engineering specifically with Water and Wastewater design
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
EIT preferred
Commissioning and or startup experience of a water or wastewater plant preferred
Proven success in sales or business development
Experience in utilities, municipalities, or land development preferred
Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills
Ability to plan regionalized systems and coordinate with Capital Planning
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; BlueBeam or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Info:
Travel up to 50% (company vehicle provided)
Exposure to senior leadership and Aquas Investment Committee
Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with high visibility
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To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
Family members cannot work in the same department.
Additional Information
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
Aqua Texas is seeking a strategic and driven Engineering Manager, Business Development to help expand our water and wastewater services across key regions in Texas. Reporting to the Business Development Director, this role focuses on identifying and developing new opportunities-especially with residential developers and municipalities-to grow across the footprint of aqua.
Aquaamerica · TX Austin