Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader – Watersheds & Stormwater

Location:

Jacksonville, FL;
Atlanta, GA;
Charlotte, NC;
Cary, NC;
Coral Springs, FL;
Coral Gables, FL;
Tampa, FL;
Fort Myers, FL;
Orlando, FL;
Nashville, TN

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Within our U.S. water resources and community planning business, we have seen consistent growth driven by clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure and nature‑based solutions. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non‑point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement.

Population growth and aging infrastructure are driving planning needs related to supply diversification, distribution and collection system expansions and rehabilitation and repair. Stormwater is often a key piece of resilience planning and implementation for communities.

This position is preferably based in the Eastern United States and requires regular travel throughout the region.

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization, offering collaboration and career development opportunities.

• Lead business development efforts in the Eastern United States 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 rehabilitation and repair.
• Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive business growth.
• 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 some or all of 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 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 on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

REG:
Registered Engineering

017

Black & Veatch 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.