Watersheds and Stormwater Practice Lead

Black & Veatch • Walnut Creek, CA

128d • $157,538 - $262,563

About The Position

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. As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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, and Industrial sectors.
• Experience driving client-facing/business development efforts including tracking and responding to RFP/Qs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit and execution of water resources projects for services including 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees