Black & Veatch
Associate Water Resources Engineer
Black & Veatch
The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an early‑career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. The role will support world‑class planning, water resource, and asset management services across the U.S. planning, water resources, and stormwater business.
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 our 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 is preferred
Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
Proficiency with some or all of the following software applications and models
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, and EPA) preferred
Support client‑facing and business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the country of practice.
Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
Certifications
Engineer-in-Training Certificate (or ability to acquire the same)
CFM (preferred)
Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Majority of work is office based. Some site visits will be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.
Salary Plan ENG: Engineering
Job Grade 015
EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies 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.
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. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an early‑career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. The role will support world‑class planning, water resource, and asset management services across the U.S. planning, water resources, and stormwater business.
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 our 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 is preferred
Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
Proficiency with some or all of the following software applications and models
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, and EPA) preferred
Support client‑facing and business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the country of practice.
Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
Certifications
Engineer-in-Training Certificate (or ability to acquire the same)
CFM (preferred)
Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Majority of work is office based. Some site visits will be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.
Salary Plan ENG: Engineering
Job Grade 015
EEO Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies 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.
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. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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