Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Black & Veatch; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 142,086 - 237,279; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible work schedules

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Water Resources professional in Bloomington, MN, focusing on stormwater planning and asset management. The ideal candidate will have over 11 years in water resources planning and design and experience with tools like HEC-RAS and ArcGIS.

This hybrid role offers excellent benefits including health care, a 401(k) plan, and eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Proficiency with tools like HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, and Cityworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of water resources projects.
• Provide business development leadership.
• Act as Project Manager for listed services.
• Interface with innovative partners for client solutions.
• Support development of the larger Planning business.

Skills

Water resources planning

Client-facing/business development

Regulatory compliance

Flood mitigation

Green infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

HEC-HMS

EPA/XP-SWMM

InfoWorks

CFD

Cityworks

Lucity

Job description

Date: Jun 26, 2026

Location(s): Bloomington, MN; Tulsa, OK; Seven Hills, OH; Blue Ash, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Columbus, OH.

Company: Black & Veatch

Job ID: 115650

Position Type: Staff, Full Time. Relocation eligible: Yes.

Overview

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning. The role will drive the growth and development of our water resources practice, with a primary focus on Minnesota and opportunities to expand across the upper Midwest and the United States as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of water resources projects including stormwater improvements, green infrastructure, flood mitigation, erosion and sediment control, regulatory compliance, and permitting.
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture services and build client relationships throughout the target geography.
• Act as Project Manager for the services listed above.
• Interface with innovative partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for clients.
• Provide technical mentorship and support development of the larger Planning business, including watersupply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• 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 systems
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client‑facing/business development effort.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.

Certifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Compensation

Annual compensation range (Minnesota): $142,086 – $237,279.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
• Eligibility for a performance‑based bonus program.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.