Regional Practice Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

About the Position

We are seeking a Regional Practice Leader for Watersheds & Stormwater to drive business growth and lead water resource projects in Atlanta and Savannah, GA.

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
• 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

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match and benefits that start day 1
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies, comply 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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Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering