Black & Veatch

Water Resources and Stormwater Engineer

Black & Veatch$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred
  • At least 5 years of relevant water resources experience
  • 11+ years of planning and design experience preferred
  • Proficiency in applications such as HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and asset management systems
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and procedures
  • Active engineering registration or licensure required

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and design of stormwater improvements and flood mitigation measures
  • Manage erosion and sediment control planning, including SWPPP development
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permitting for agencies like USACE and FEMA
  • Drive business development and maintain client relationships to grow services
  • Supervise and mentor earlier-career professionals
  • Collaborate with innovative partners to implement new technologies in projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options available after initial 90 days
  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentoring
  • Engagement in diverse water resource projects
  • Access to advanced technology and innovative solutions
  • Support for acquiring further professional credentials
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115387

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting Water Resources Engineer opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning.

Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services.

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This hybrid position can be based out of one of our Florida office locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the 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 water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities


Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

  • 11+ years of water resources planning and design experience
  • Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
  • Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
    • HEC-RAS
    • HEC-HMS
    • EPA/XP-SWMM
    • InfoWorks
    • EFDC
    • CFD
    • ArcGIS
    • Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
  • Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
  • Drive client-facing/business development effort


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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment and Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Majority of work is office based. Some site visits will be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

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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