Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Black & Veatch; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESOP ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in San Jose region seeks a Water Resources professional focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. This role will grow our water resources practice primarily in Northern California and nearby regions.

As an employee-owned global leader in critical infrastructure, you’ll contribute to projects across energy, water and government markets, collaborating with teams to deliver world‑class planning and water resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• 11+ years related work experience in water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.), California preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels and detention/retention facilities.
• Planning and/or design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures.
• 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 permits.
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture these services.
• Build client relationships to grow the geography and drive service growth.
• Lead execution of these services and act as Project Manager.
• Interface with partners to leverage new stormwater/water quality approaches.
• Provide technical mentorship and supervise early‑career professionals.
• Support growth of planning business in watersupply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management opportunities.

Skills

Water resources planning

Stormwater permitting

Design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Date: Oct 22, 2026

Location: San Jose, CA, US San Francisco, CA, US Walnut Creek, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, 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.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117712

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

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. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

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 Northern California but will also include opportunities to grow the practice in the surrounding region, and across the United States as appropriate.

As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long‑standing reputation for providing world‑class service to our clients.

The Team

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

• Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention 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
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
• 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
• Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
• Provide technical mentorship to professionals
• Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier‑career professionals
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
• Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements and NPDES Permitting for Municipal, Construction, andIndustrial sectors
• Experience driving client‑facing/business development efforts including tracking and responding to RFP/Qs

Minimum 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.

Certifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.), California preferred but not mandatory.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

017

Notice to External Search Firms

Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $177,853.00 - $266,825.00

Nearest Major Market:

San Jose

Nearest Secondary Market:

Palo Alto

Job Segment:

Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineer, Engineering

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