Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Join us to apply for the Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater role at Black & Veatch.

Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure for energy, water, telecommunications and government services.

The position is preferably based in the Eastern portion of the United States. Regular travel throughout the Eastern United States is anticipated.

• Lead business development efforts in the Eastern United States through identification and capture of services such as:
  • 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.
  • 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.
• The ability to manage and lead a team of professionals across a significant geography.
• Have familiarity with the following platforms:
  • HEC‑RAS
  • HEC‑HMS
  • EPA/XP‑SWMM
  • Info Works ICM
  • EFDC
  • CFD
  • ArcGIS
  • Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client‑facing/business development efforts.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or country of practice, and a minimum of 11 years related work experience.

P.E.

- Registered Professional Engineer.

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

Annual compensation range: $128,554 - $282,475.

Health care (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holiday time, flexible work schedules, sick and dependent sick time, performance‑based bonus program, and other benefits.

Black & Veatch is a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. We comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and do 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.