Black & Veatch
Advanced Hydraulics & CFD Engineer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Compan
Black & Veatch, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Advanced Hydraulics & CFD Engineer Date: Sep 9, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; West Palm Beach, FL; San Marcos, CA; Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies As an employee-owned company, we put people at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use diverse talents to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we are building a world of difference. Opportunity Type:
Staff •
Relocation eligible:
Yes •
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time •
Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an early-career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater and coastal modeling including computational fluid dynamics modeling, coastal planning and design, water quality and integrated planning. The role supports planning, water resources, stormwater, and asset management services to address challenges such as stormwater management, flood control, coastal erosion, sea level rise, conveyance/transmission condition assessment, aging infrastructure, and population growth planning.
Key Responsibilities
Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements (open channels, storm sewers, detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, reservoirs). Support hydraulic modeling of coastal systems including ports, wave action, sediment transport, coastal erosion, and surge impacts. Support hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater facilities utilizing CFD (e.g., contact basins, sedimentation basins, clarifiers). Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures (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 client benefits.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience Master of Science degree in engineering preferred Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom) Proficiency with: Microsoft Office; Ansys CFX or other CFD; ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS; AutoCAD; HEC-RAS; HEC-HMS; EPA/XP-SWMM; InfoWorks 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 5 years related work experience
Certifications
Professional Engineering License (or ability to acquire within 2 years) CFM (preferred)
Work Environment
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days at manager discretion, based on performance and work assignments.
Salary & Job Details
Salary Plan:
ENG: Engineering Job Grade:
016
EEO & Accessibility
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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click.
Other
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Compensation range applicable for the job and location: $109,460.00 - $182,800.00. Nearest Major Market: Olathe; Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City.
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Advanced Hydraulics & CFD Engineer Date: Sep 9, 2025 Location: Overland Park, KS; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; West Palm Beach, FL; San Marcos, CA; Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies As an employee-owned company, we put people at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use diverse talents to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we are building a world of difference. Opportunity Type:
Staff •
Relocation eligible:
Yes •
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time •
Visa Sponsorship Available:
Yes
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an early-career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater and coastal modeling including computational fluid dynamics modeling, coastal planning and design, water quality and integrated planning. The role supports planning, water resources, stormwater, and asset management services to address challenges such as stormwater management, flood control, coastal erosion, sea level rise, conveyance/transmission condition assessment, aging infrastructure, and population growth planning.
Key Responsibilities
Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements (open channels, storm sewers, detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, reservoirs). Support hydraulic modeling of coastal systems including ports, wave action, sediment transport, coastal erosion, and surge impacts. Support hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater facilities utilizing CFD (e.g., contact basins, sedimentation basins, clarifiers). Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures (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 client benefits.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience Master of Science degree in engineering preferred Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom) Proficiency with: Microsoft Office; Ansys CFX or other CFD; ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS; AutoCAD; HEC-RAS; HEC-HMS; EPA/XP-SWMM; InfoWorks 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 5 years related work experience
Certifications
Professional Engineering License (or ability to acquire within 2 years) CFM (preferred)
Work Environment
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days at manager discretion, based on performance and work assignments.
Salary & Job Details
Salary Plan:
ENG: Engineering Job Grade:
016
EEO & Accessibility
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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click.
Other
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Compensation range applicable for the job and location: $109,460.00 - $182,800.00. Nearest Major Market: Olathe; Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City.
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