Black & Veatch

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Black & Veatch$177K — $266K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
  • Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
  • Extensive experience in water resources planning and stormwater permitting.
  • Knowledge of NPDES permitting and regulatory requirements for various sectors.
  • Experience in developing client-facing business development strategies and proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute water resources projects focusing on stormwater improvements.
  • Design green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures.
  • Plan and design flood mitigation improvements like dams and reservoirs.
  • Conduct erosion and sediment control planning and SWPPP development.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and handle environmental permit submissions.
  • Drive business development efforts to capture water resource projects.
  • Build and maintain client relationships to grow the practice.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days based on performance.
  • Relocation assistance available.
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 114908

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. This position will drive the growth and development of our water resources practice. The position's primary focus will be Northern California but will also include opportunities to grow the practice in the surrounding region, and across the United States as appropriate.

The Team

Within our U.S. planning and water resources business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and the Water Resources position focused on stormwater, watersheds, and integrated planning is designed to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning and water resource services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the pursuit and execution of water resources projects for services including the following:
  • Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
  • Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
  • Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations
  • Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
  • Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
  • Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
  • Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager
  • Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
  • Provide technical mentorship to professionals
  • Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals
  • Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting watersupply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities


Preferred Qualifications

  • 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience
  • Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
  • Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES Permitting for Municipal, Construction, andIndustrial sectors
  • Experience driving client-facing/business development efforts including tracking and responding to RFP/Qs


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 11 years related work experience.


Certifications

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.), California preferred but not mandatory.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon managerdiscretion, job performance and work assignments.


Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

017

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $177,853.00 - $266,825.00

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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