Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater
About The Position
Black & Veatch is hiring a Water Resources leader focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning. The role will drive the growth and development of the water resources practice, primarily in Northern California, with opportunities to expand the practice in the surrounding region and across the United States. The position will lead pursuits and project execution, manage projects, develop client relationships, and support business growth. It will also contribute to the larger Planning business by identifying opportunities in water supply, water and wastewater master planning, asset management, and condition assessment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the professional's home country or the country in which they practice.
- At least 11 years of related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- 11 or more years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience.
- Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES permitting for municipal, construction, and industrial sectors.
- Experience driving client-facing and business development efforts, including tracking and responding to RFPs and RFQs.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification; California licensure preferred but not mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Lead the pursuit and execution of water resources projects involving stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention or retention facilities.
- Lead planning or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
- Lead planning or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
- Lead erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
- Lead regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
- Provide business development leadership to identify and capture relevant services.
- Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive business growth.
- Lead project execution and serve as Project Manager.
- Interface with stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage innovative technologies and approaches for clients.
- Provide technical mentorship to professionals.
- Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals.
- Support the broader Planning business by identifying and supporting water supply, water and wastewater master plan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Adoption reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vendor discounts.
- Employment referral program.
- AD&D insurance.
- Pre-tax accounts.
- Voluntary legal plan.
- B&V Credit Union.
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
- Employee stock ownership and participation in the financial rewards of company success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
