Registered Senior Water Resources Engineer

Date: Jul 25, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, US | Houston, TX, US | Dallas, TX, US | San Antonio, TX, US | Austin, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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About the Position

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.

Why Black & 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 one.

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.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning.

As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, telecommunications, and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.

Within our U.S. planning and water resources business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement. In addition, population growth and aging infrastructure are driving planning needs related to supply diversification, distribution, and collection system expansions and rehab and repair. These services represent a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this Planning Leader position – focused on water resources, stormwater, integrated planning, and asset management – is designed to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning and water resources services to our clients.

We are looking to add professionals to the following office locations: Phoenix, Denver, and one of our Texas offices (Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of services including planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, green infrastructure, coastal planning, flood mitigation improvements, erosion and sediment control planning, regulatory compliance, scenario planning, and the application of sophisticated models.
• Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive business growth.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Proficiency with applications and models such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/PC/XP-SWMM, StormWise, InfoWorks, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS, Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client-facing/business development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements which may include 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.

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.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

State of Colorado:

• $156,288 - $261,008

Salary Plan: REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade: 017

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Disability and wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program

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. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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 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.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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