Water Resources Engineer at Black & Veatch in Irvine, CA | USD125,879-210,220 | Kablio

Role

Description

technical mentorship

regulatory compliance

business development

green infrastructure

flood design

stormwater modeling

Provide technical mentorship to professionals
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals
Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
Drive client-facing/business development effort
Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
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
Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following:
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
Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager
Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business

Requirements

bachelor's

water resources

cityworks

lucity

cmms

11+ yrs

Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
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.
Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
11+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

visa sponsorship not available.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1915

Year Founded

A century-old firm with a rich history.

$4.735B Revenue

2023 Annual Revenue

Generated $4.735 billion in revenue in 2023, solidifying its position as a top design firm.

100% Employee-Owned

Ownership Structure

Unique among firms of its size, ensuring a long-term focus and shared success.

100+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across six continents, showcasing vast global reach.

Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors.
The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities.
It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations.
Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Culture + Values

We create long-term value for our clients, communities and employees.
We embrace diversity, respect individual differences and believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
We act with integrity and deliver on our promises.
We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
We build and maintain strong relationships through trust and accountability.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-Zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by this year.

Helps clients design and implement sustainable infrastructure that reduces environmental impacts.
Focuses on renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage.
Supports environmental stewardship in communities through responsible project planning and execution.
Enhances internal sustainability programs, such as reducing energy consumption and waste.

Inclusion & Diversity

23% Workforce

Gender Diversity Overview

This figure highlights the proportion of women in the workforce, showcasing progress toward gender representation goals.

Creating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.
Commitment to improving leadership diversity with specific goals.

Articles

Careers at Black & Veatch

Sustainability

Newsroom

Role

Description

technical mentorship

regulatory compliance

business development

green infrastructure

flood design

stormwater modeling

Provide technical mentorship to professionals
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals
Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
Drive client-facing/business development effort
Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
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
Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following:
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
Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager
Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business

Requirements

bachelor's

water resources

cityworks

lucity

cmms

11+ yrs

Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
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.
Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
11+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

visa sponsorship not available.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1915

Year Founded

A century-old firm with a rich history.

$4.735B Revenue

2023 Annual Revenue

Generated $4.735 billion in revenue in 2023, solidifying its position as a top design firm.

100% Employee-Owned

Ownership Structure

Unique among firms of its size, ensuring a long-term focus and shared success.

100+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across six continents, showcasing vast global reach.

Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors.
The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities.
It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations.
Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Culture + Values

We create long-term value for our clients, communities and employees.
We embrace diversity, respect individual differences and believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
We act with integrity and deliver on our promises.
We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
We build and maintain strong relationships through trust and accountability.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net-Zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by this year.

Helps clients design and implement sustainable infrastructure that reduces environmental impacts.
Focuses on renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage.
Supports environmental stewardship in communities through responsible project planning and execution.
Enhances internal sustainability programs, such as reducing energy consumption and waste.

Inclusion & Diversity

23% Workforce

Gender Diversity Overview

This figure highlights the proportion of women in the workforce, showcasing progress toward gender representation goals.

Creating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.
Commitment to improving leadership diversity with specific goals.

Articles

Careers at Black & Veatch

Sustainability

Newsroom