Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Black & Veatch; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a senior Water Resources engineer focused on stormwater planning, design, asset management and water quality. The role will lead Northern California projects and help grow the practice across the region.

Ideal candidate has 11+ years of water resources experience, PE preferred, strong client leadership, regulatory knowledge and a proven ability to manage teams and complex projects in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning, stormwater permitting, and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Experience leading client-facing/business development efforts and tracking/responding to RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Planning, modeling and/or design of stormwater improvements and green infrastructure.
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture services.
• Lead the execution of listed services and act as Project Manager.
• Interface with partners to leverage new technologies for clients.
• Provide technical mentorship to professionals.
• Identify, recruit, and supervise earlier-career professionals.
• Support growth of the planning business with water supply, asset management opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Stormwater planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

Date: Jul 9, 2026

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

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Type: Staff | Relocation eligible: Yes | Full Time/Part time: Full-Time | Project Only Hire: No | Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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.

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, and Industrial 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 an 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 manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

017

Job Segment

Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineer, Engineering

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies 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.