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Black & Veatch

Practice Leader Hydrogeologist

Black & Veatch, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Black & Veatch is an employee‑owned company dedicated to solving humanity’s biggest challenges through sustainable infrastructure and integrated water resource planning.

Opportunity Details Type: Staff Practice Manager (Full‑time, U.S. based). Relocation eligible. Visa sponsorship not required.

The Team U.S.-based water supply planning and hydrogeology business focused on groundwater, underground injection control, deep well injection, and aquifer storage and recovery.

The Opportunity Lead hydrogeological practice in Florida and the Southeast U.S., grow the hydrogeological and Underground Injection Control practice, and provide world‑class planning and water resource services.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage and build relationships with key water resource leaders and decision makers throughout Florida and across the United States.

Help develop a pipeline of project and program opportunities related to groundwater management, underground injection control, alternative water supplies, and water resources efforts.

Partner with pertinent regional office leaders and Community of Practice (COP) leaders to position for the efforts.

Support deep well injection planning and implementation projects, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts.

Serve as an extension of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent.

Lead and develop aquifer well field studies, development projects, rehabilitation, and operational strategies that optimize water supplies utilizing aquifer storage and recovery and managed aquifer recharge technology, support drought mitigation, and/or saltwater intrusion barriers.

Support scenario planning and implementation projects for integrated surface and groundwater water management programs and natural systems restoration projects throughout the region and on other strategic national and international opportunities.

Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that will address client groundwater/water resource needs and help differentiate B&V amongst its competitors.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in client‑facing subject matter expert and sales roles.

Experience with team building, strategy development, mentoring, and business growth.

15+ years of hydrogeological and water resource planning and implementation project experience related to water resources challenges including groundwater management, underground injection control, water rights, brackish ground treatment schemes, aquifer storage and recovery, etc.

Experience leading project teams and executing hydrogeological studies and implementation projects that include well field planning, design, operation, optimization, etc.

Proficiency with the application and use of drawdown tests, aquifer characterization technologies, groundwater models, etc.

Experience working with regulatory agencies and state agencies and their permitting functions.

Professional Geologist (Florida) Certification required.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science, or Environmental Science required.

Certifications Professional Geologist (P.G.) Florida.

Work Environment / Schedule

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

Normal office environment with exposure to temperature extremes and other environmental hazards (see detailed safety requirements in the full posting).

Pre‑Employment Onboarding Requirements All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Pay and Benefits Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, health care benefits, paid vacation, sick time, tuition reimbursement, and additional benefits as outlined in the full posting.

EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its 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, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.

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