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Aqua · 19 hours ago

Business Development Engineering Manager

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a strategic and driven Engineering Manager for Business Development to expand their water and wastewater services across key regions in Texas. This role focuses on identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly with residential developers and municipalities, while overseeing project lifecycles and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

WaterWastewater designBusiness developmentRegulatory complianceEIT certificationFinancial analysisPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyNegotiation skillsAnalytical skillsCommissioning experienceStartup experienceUtilities experienceMunicipalities experienceLand development experiencePresentation skillsCross-functional collaboration