Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & StormwaterTogether, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build.

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With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. This position will drive the growth and development of our water resources practice. The position's primary focus will be Minnesota, but will also include opportunities to grow the practice in the upper midwest, surrounding region, and across the United States as appropriate.Within our U.S. planning and water resources business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement.

This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and the Water Resources position focused on stormwater, watersheds, and integrated planning is designed to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning and water resource services.Key Responsibilities:Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following: Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilitiesPlanning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPsPlanning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stationsErosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP developmentRegulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittalsProvide business development leadership to identify and capture the above servicesBuild client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the businessLead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project ManagerInterface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clientsProvide technical mentorship to professionalsIdentify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionalsSupport the development and growth of the larger Planning business by identifying and supporting water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunitiesPreferred Qualifications:11+ years of water resources planning and design experienceExperience developing and executing water resource planning and design projectsHave proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models HEC-RAS HEC-HMS EPA/XP-SWMM InfoWorks EFDC CFD ArcGIS Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systemsExperience with regulatory requirements and proceduresDrive client-facing/business development effortMinimum Qualifications: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 11 years related work experience.Professional Engineer (P.E.)Compensation Transparency:In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.State of Minnesota: $142,086 - $237,279 Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 017Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at or via our accommodations request form.