Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Date:
May 26, 2026

Location:

Arlington, VA, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Columbia, SC, US;
Greenville, SC, US;
Charleston, SC, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
No

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Black & Veatch is seeking a Business Leader focused on growing stormwater planning and design, water quality, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and green infrastructure practices across the Eastern United States.

In this role you will lead business development, build client relationships, and drive growth in a target geographic region while leveraging expertise in stormwater and sustainable watershed solutions.

• Lead business development efforts in South Carolina through the identification and capture of the following services:
  • Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
  • Planning and/or design of nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
  • Planning and/or design of coastal resilience works.
  • 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.
  • Scenario planning efforts for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
  • The application of sophisticated collection system, watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
  • Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair.
• Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business.
• Identify professionals and participate in the hiring process in targeted local markets to grow local businesses and execution teams.
• From time to time, 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.

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience identifying, strategizing, pursuing, and capturing municipal and utility water resources projects and programs.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of professionals across a significant geography.
• Familiarity with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/XP-SWMM, Info Works ICM, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS, City Works, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client-facing/business development efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Registered Engineering (REG)

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BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.