Watersheds and Stormwater Practice Lead
Black & Veatch
Lead stormwater planning, design, and business development for water resources projects in CA.
17 days ago ago
$169,150 - $282,475
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Walnut Creek, CA
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
erosion control
flood mitigation
stormwater design
green infrastructure
regulatory permits
project management
- Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development
- Support the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting watersupply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities
- Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations
- Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals
- Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
- Provide technical mentorship to professionals
- Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
- Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
- Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
- Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager
- Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
- Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
What you bring
npdes
water planning
stormwater
design
client development
11+ years
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES Permitting for Municipal, Construction, andIndustrial sectors
- 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience
- Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
- Experience driving client-facing/business development efforts including tracking and responding to RFP/Qs
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Interview process
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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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