Water Infrastructure Business Leader

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We are seeking a strategic client focused Water Infrastructure Business Leader to join our West Geography team in either the Los Angeles or San Francisco market. This strategic role blends technical excellence, project leadership, and business development across civil and water domains. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, shape market strategy, and deliver transformative infrastructure projects across California, Oregon, and Washington.

• Direct large‑scale, complex design‑build and progressive design‑build projects across civil and water sectors.
• Oversee commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of major infrastructure initiatives.
• Build client relationships with water utilities, public agencies, and municipal owners.
• Serve as Project Director and senior technical reviewer, ensuring quality and innovation while focusing on winning work.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of engineers and consultants.
• Identify strategic hires and develop internal talent to support long‑term growth.
• Secure impactful work and repeat business through trusted client and collaborator partnerships.
• Lead proposals, major pursuits, and marketing efforts aligned with Arup’s strategic goals.

• Shape and refine the Water and Civil market strategy across the West.
• Identify high‑impact engineering services opportunities in flood resilience, water resource management, green infrastructure, and urban development.
• Represent Arup in industry forums, promoting thought leadership and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical, environmental, or water resources engineering or similar.
• Professional Engineering licence (required; California registration strongly preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in civil and/or water infrastructure, including design‑build projects.
• Proven success in client‑facing roles and business development across public, private and construction sectors, especially in the San Francisco and/or Los Angeles markets.
• Insights into market trends, funding programs, partnership opportunities, and emerging technologies.
• Working technical knowledge in hydrology, hydraulics, civils, utilities, water/wastewater systems and underground construction, and sustainable engineering design practices.
• Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues related to professional engineering service delivery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits that Work – A comprehensive benefits programme that works for employees and their families while keeping costs low. Health and welfare security, paid time off, a global profit‑share scheme, a 401(k) plan with up to 10 % company match.

Flexible Working – Flexible arrangements support diversity and wellbeing. Alternative schedules and partial remote work are available.

Hiring Range – Base salary for San Francisco roles: $185,000–$240,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education and skill level.

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.