Senior Marketing Specialist- Water/Wastewater

About the Role

The specialist will serve as a catalyst for growth of Kimley‑Horn’s local water and wastewater practice, driving brand visibility and expanding market opportunities. • Build and maintain relationships with key clients, industry contacts, and engineering consultants. • Organize and coordinate firm participation in professional societies, events, and conferences. • Support early‑career professionals in developing marketing strategies and expanding their networks. • Coach and guide staff on public‑facing activities such as conference presentations and industry panels. • Act as a liaison between market intelligence and proposal teams, providing strategic insights for major pursuits. • Help synthesize market feedback and client needs into actionable strategies for practice and marketing teams. • Assist with identification, relationship building, pursuit, and proposal strategy for targeted clients and projects. • Assist in business development activities to capture suitable, profitable new business. • Research business opportunities and assist in strategy development. • Mine opportunities and stay informed on the latest industry trends, market opportunities, and client updates. • Positively represent Kimley‑Horn through active engagement in networking events, activities, and organizations. • Partner with the regional marketing team to ensure proper support for project managers. • Manage multiple concurrent time‑sensitive deadlines. • Mentor and drive staff participation in industry activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸client relations
• ▸market research
• ▸proposal strategy
• ▸networking
• ▸brand visibility
• ▸business development

What You Bring

Kimley-Horn is looking for an experienced water/wastewater (W/WW) Business Development & Marketing Specialist to join our team in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. The primary focus of this role is to increase the firm’s visibility and presence in the water/wastewater industry through holistic brand‑building and strategic market growth. • Minimum 10 years in the DFW W/WW industry with extensive professional connections. • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Engineering or a similar field. • Willingness to occasionally travel as required for business needs. • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred but not required). • Proven track record of business development, client acquisition, and industry engagement. • Experience supporting large, strategic pursuits and differentiating firm capabilities in competitive settings. • Strong positive W/WW industry reputation. • Flexible and adaptable to evolving market needs and internal processes. • Proven track record of working in teams, providing a collaborative environment, and building consensus with multiple stakeholders. • Strong ability to gather, interpret, and convey technical information.

Requirements

• ▸10+ years
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸adobe suite
• ▸business development
• ▸technical writing

Benefits

At Kimley‑Horn we prioritize people, clients, and employees, delivering client goals while fostering employee success. Our culture provides a supportive environment that enables everyone to flourish, reflected in strong employee retention, a robust benefits package, and 18 years on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work” list. • Flexibility to work outside normal working hours. • Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and additional profit‑sharing contribution. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • Family‑Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time