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Regional Practice Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater Job Details | Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441
Regional Practice Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater
Date: Oct 27, 2025
Location:
Atlanta, GA, US Savannah, GA, US
Company :
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Req Id :
111944
Opportunity Type :
Staff
Relocation eligible :
No
Full time/Part time :
Full-Time
Project Only Hire :
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Key Responsibilities
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the services listed above.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit 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.
Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects
The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans.
Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
EPA/XP-SWMM
InfoWorks
EFDC
CFD
ArcGIS
Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
Drive client-facing/business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Certifications Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
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.
Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade 016
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.
Nearest Major Market Atlanta
Job Segment Engineer, Engineering
Black & Veatch holding company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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.
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Location:
Atlanta, GA, US Savannah, GA, US
Company :
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Req Id :
111944
Opportunity Type :
Staff
Relocation eligible :
No
Full time/Part time :
Full-Time
Project Only Hire :
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
Key Responsibilities
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the services listed above.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit 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.
Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects
The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans.
Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
EPA/XP-SWMM
InfoWorks
EFDC
CFD
ArcGIS
Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
Drive client-facing/business development efforts
Minimum Qualifications
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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Certifications Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
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.
Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering
Job Grade 016
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.
Nearest Major Market Atlanta
Job Segment Engineer, Engineering
Black & Veatch holding company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please clickand.
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