Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Engineering
Water Management, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Environmental & Urban Planning
Regional Planning Leader – Watersheds & Stormwater
Location:
Walnut Creek, CA;
San Francisco, CA;
San Jose, CA.
Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning. This position will drive the growth and development of our water resources practice. The position’s primary focus will be Northern California but will also include opportunities to grow the practice in the surrounding region and across the United States as appropriate.
TheTeam
Within our U.S. planning and water resources business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure. 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.
This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and the Water Resources position focused on stormwater, watersheds, and integrated planning is designed to help the company grow its market share by providing world‑class planning and water resource services.
- Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
- Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
- 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
- Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
- Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
- 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
- Provide technical mentorship to professionals
- Identify, recruit, and supervise early‑career professionals
- Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities
- 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience
- Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES Permitting for Municipal, Construction, and Industrial sectors
- Experience driving client‑facing/business development efforts including tracking and responding to RFP/Qs
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.), California preferred but not mandatory.
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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CompensationAnnual compensation range: $ – $
BenefitsOur comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances, along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals,…
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