Black & Veatch
Associate Water Resources Engineer
Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Overview
Associate Water Resources Engineer at Black & Veatch. Early-career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion and work assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, stormwater detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, and reservoirs.
Support water supply planning that provides long-term resilient supplies and mitigates climate change, regulatory uncertainty, aging infrastructure, and population growth/demand changes.
Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
Support erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of clients.
Preferred Qualifications
2-5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience
Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
Proficiency with software applications such as:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS
AutoCAD
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
EPA/XP-SWMM
InfoWorks
StormWise (formerly ICPR)
Capable of conducting site reconnaissance and remote investigations
Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures (FEMA, USACE, EPA) preferred
Support client-facing and business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
Minimum of 1 year related work experience
Certifications
Engineer-in-Training Certificate (or ability to acquire)
CFM (preferred)
Work Environment / Benefits
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion and work assignments
Majority of work is office-based; some site visits may be required
Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs
Company-matched 401(k) plan, dependent care and tuition reimbursement programs, and other voluntary benefits
100% ESOP-owned company with employee-owners sharing in the company’s long-term success
Commitment to an inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and development
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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Key Responsibilities
Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, stormwater detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, and reservoirs.
Support water supply planning that provides long-term resilient supplies and mitigates climate change, regulatory uncertainty, aging infrastructure, and population growth/demand changes.
Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
Support erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of clients.
Preferred Qualifications
2-5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience
Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
Proficiency with software applications such as:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS
AutoCAD
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
EPA/XP-SWMM
InfoWorks
StormWise (formerly ICPR)
Capable of conducting site reconnaissance and remote investigations
Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures (FEMA, USACE, EPA) preferred
Support client-facing and business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
Minimum of 1 year related work experience
Certifications
Engineer-in-Training Certificate (or ability to acquire)
CFM (preferred)
Work Environment / Benefits
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment, based on manager discretion and work assignments
Majority of work is office-based; some site visits may be required
Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs
Company-matched 401(k) plan, dependent care and tuition reimbursement programs, and other voluntary benefits
100% ESOP-owned company with employee-owners sharing in the company’s long-term success
Commitment to an inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and development
Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply 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.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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