Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit and execution of water resources projects for services including the following:
• 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 earlier-career professionals
• Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting watersupply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities

Qualifications

• 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