Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater Details | Family of Companies

Regional Planning Leader – Watersheds & Stormwater

Date:
May 12, 2026

Location:

San Francisco, CA, US;
Livermore, CA, US;
Walnut Creek, CA, US;
San Jose, CA, US

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch offers an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources specialist focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning. The role will drive growth of the water resources practice primarily in Northern California, with opportunities across the United States.

• Lead the pursuit and execution of water resources projects, including planning, modeling, and design of stormwater improvements such as open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
• Plan and design green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
• Plan and design flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
• Plan and design erosion and sediment control, including SWPPP development.
• Lead regulatory compliance and permitting for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permits.
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture water resources services.
• Build client relationships throughout target geography to drive growth.
• Act as Project Manager for the services listed above.
• Collaborate with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies.
• Provide technical mentorship to professionals.
• Identify, recruit, and supervise early-career professionals.
• Support broader Planning business opportunities in water supply, wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment.

• 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES permitting for municipal, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Experience driving client-facing business development, including RFP/Q handling.

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

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California preferred but not mandatory.

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

• Competitive compensation within US $177,853 to US $266,825 per year.
• 401(k) match and performance-based bonus program.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, along with disability coverage.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, and legal plan.
• Company matched 401(k) and B&V Credit Union access.

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

Nearest major market:
San Francisco.

Nearest secondary market:
Oakland.

Job segment:
Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineer, Engineering.