Black & Veatch
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Black & Veatch has an exciting Senior Water Resources Engineer opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning. Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services. This hybrid position can be based out of our San Marcos, Los Angeles, Murietta, or Irvine, CA offices. Key Responsibilities
Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following: Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention 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 Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients Provide technical mentorship to professionals Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities Preferred Qualifications
11+ years of water resources planning and design experience Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models: HEC-RAS HEC-HMS EPA/XP-SWMM InfoWorks EFDC CFD ArcGIS Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures Drive client-facing/business development effort 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. Minimum of 8 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. Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.), California 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
131
Black & Veatch has an exciting Senior Water Resources Engineer opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning. Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services. This hybrid position can be based out of our San Marcos, Los Angeles, Murietta, or Irvine, CA offices. Key Responsibilities
Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following: Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention 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 Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients Provide technical mentorship to professionals Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities Preferred Qualifications
11+ years of water resources planning and design experience Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models: HEC-RAS HEC-HMS EPA/XP-SWMM InfoWorks EFDC CFD ArcGIS Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures Drive client-facing/business development effort 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. Minimum of 8 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. Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.), California 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
131