Regional Practice Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater
Black & Veatch
Lead stormwater, watershed and water resources projects while driving business growth.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Savannah, GA
Hybrid
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
stormwater planning
flood design
regulatory permitting
green infrastructure
erosion control
project management
- Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the services listed above.
- Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
- Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans.
- Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
- Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects
- Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit facilities.
- Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
- Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
- Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.
- Drive client-facing/business development efforts
- Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
- Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
- Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
What you bring
engineering licensure
regulatory experience
watershed modeling
15+ years
b.sc. engineering
software proficiency
- Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
- Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
- Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
- The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
- 15+ years of water resources planning and design 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.
- Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
- 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.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- pre‑employment onboarding may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
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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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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