Senior Water Resources Engineer at Black & Veatch in Denver, CO | USD156,288-261,008 | Kablio

Role

Description

flood design

erosion control

stormwater design

regulatory permitting

green infrastructure

business development

Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pumpstations.
Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the following services:
Planning and/or design of coastal.
Scenario planning efforts for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
Drive client-facing/business development efforts
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business.
Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager.
Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewersystems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab andrepair, etc.
Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies andapproaches for the benefit of our clients.

Requirements

engineering degree

regulatory

water planning

cityworks

stormwise

15+ years

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 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
Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
StormWise (formerly ICPR)
15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
The application of sophisticated collection system, watershed and receiving stream H&H and water qualitymodels

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

pre‑employment criminal/civil background check
drug screening
motor vehicle records search

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

flood design

erosion control

stormwater design

regulatory permitting

green infrastructure

business development

Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pumpstations.
Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the following services:
Planning and/or design of coastal.
Scenario planning efforts for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
Drive client-facing/business development efforts
Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business.
Lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager.
Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewersystems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab andrepair, etc.
Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies andapproaches for the benefit of our clients.

Requirements

engineering degree

regulatory

water planning

cityworks

stormwise

15+ years

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 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
Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
StormWise (formerly ICPR)
15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
The application of sophisticated collection system, watershed and receiving stream H&H and water qualitymodels

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

pre‑employment criminal/civil background check
drug screening
motor vehicle records search

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