Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Location:

Orlando, FL, US;
Cary, NC, US;
Coral Gables, FL, US;
Coral Springs, FL, US;
Jacksonville, FL, US;
Tampa, FL, US;
West Palm Beach, FL, US;
Nashville, TN, US;
Atlanta, GA, US;
Fort Myers, FL, US.

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

This senior leadership role focuses on water resources, stormwater, integrated planning, and asset management in the Eastern United States. The position leads business development, client relationship building, and execution of planning services to support stormwater regulation compliance, flood protection, and resilience initiatives.

• Lead business development efforts in the Eastern United States by identifying and capturing services such as:
  • Planning and design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and detention/retention facilities.
  • Planning and design of nature‑based solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable watershed measures.
  • Planning and design of coastal resilience works.
  • Planning and 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 for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental agencies.
  • Scenario planning for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
  • Application of sophisticated collection system, watershed, and receiving stream hydraulic and water‑quality models.
  • Planning related to supply diversification, distribution expansion, and rehabilitation projects.
• Build client relationships across the target geography to grow the business.
• Identify and support hiring of professionals to grow local teams.
• Lead project execution and act as Project Manager as needed.
• Collaborate with partners to adopt new technologies and methods.

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience identifying, strategizing, pursuing, and capturing municipal and utility water resources projects.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Ability to manage and lead a geographically dispersed team.
• Proficiency or familiarity with platforms such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, EPA‑XP‑SWMM, Info Works ICM, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS, Cityworks, Lucity, Stormwise (ICPR), or other Asset Management/CMMS systems.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 11 years of related work experience.

• P.E.
  
  - Registered Professional Engineer

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

REG:
Registered Engineering

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• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• 401 k match and performance‑based bonus program.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement and vendor discounts.

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.