National Practice Leader Water Supply Planning & Hydrogeology

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Orlando, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Our U.S.-based water supply planning and hydrogeology business has seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges within the groundwater and underground injection control fields. This includes subsurface characterization, deep well injection, well field development, rehabilitation, drilling supervision, associated regulatory requirements; development of aquifer storage and recovery systems; and brackish groundwater development.
These challenges are driving innovative water resource projects across the country. We anticipate an increased demand for creative integrated water resource and groundwater planning and design solutions. This global leadership position, represents a strategic business opportunity for Black & Veatch to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, hydrogeological practice, and water supply services. The Sub-Portfolio Leader will work closely with the Portfolio Leader for Water Resources and Community Planning on exciting projects through the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Sub-Portfolio Leader focused on hydrogeological services and water supply planning.
This position is eligible to be based out of any US Black & Veatch office.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required. Master's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Professional Geologist (PG)

Nice To Haves

• Professional Geologist (P.G.) Certification.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.
• Experience in client-facing subject matter expert and sales roles.
• Experience with team building, strategy development, mentoring, and business growth.
• 15+ years of hydrogeological and water resource planning and implementation project experience related to water resources challenges including groundwater management, underground injection control, water rights, brackish ground treatment schemes, aquifer storage and recovery, etc.
• Experience leading project teams and executing hydrogeological studies and implementation projects that include well field planning, design, operation, optimization, etc. efforts.
• Have proficiency with the application and use of drawdown tests, aquifer characterization technologies, groundwater models, etc.
• Experience in working with regulatory agencies and state agencies and their permitting functions.

Responsibilities

• Leverage and build relationships with key water resource leaders and decision makers throughout the United States.
• Help develop and execute market strategies to build a pipeline of project and program opportunities related to groundwater management, underground injection control, alternative water supplies, and water resources efforts.
• Partner with pertinent regional office leaders and Community of Practice (COP) leaders to position for the efforts.
• Support deep well-injection planning and implementation projects, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts.
• Serve as Sub-portfolio leader of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent.
• Participate in and support proposal development efforts, including shaping technical approaches, developing scopes and budgets, and supporting capture and client engagement activities.
• Recruits, builds, and mentors’ talent to build strong, inclusive teams, and advance technical excellence and innovation.
• Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that will address client groundwater/water resource needs and help differentiate B&V amongst its competitors.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level