Sr. Watershed & Stormwater Engineer

About the position

Black & Veatch has an exciting Sr. Watershed & Stormwater opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning. Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services. This hybrid position can be based out of our Walnut Creek, Sacramento, or San Jose offices.

Responsibilities

• Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
• Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
• Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit facilities
• Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
• 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
• Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
• Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects
• The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models
• Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans
• Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum of 8 years related work 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.
• P.E. - Registered Professional Engineer

Nice-to-haves

• 10+ years of water resources planning and design experience
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
• Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/XP-SWMM, InfoWorks, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
• Support business development efforts

Benefits

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