Registered Senior Water Resources Engineer

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 156,288 - 261,008; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options after 90 days

Competitive salary range of $156,288 – $261,008

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Senior Water Resources Manager with at least 15 years of experience in water resources planning and design to lead projects and client relationships. This role will involve business development and managing significant stormwater improvement efforts across various locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, proficiency in modeling software, and strong experience in regulatory compliance. A hybrid work environment is possible after 90 days based on performance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development for stormwater improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Build client relationships to drive business growth.
• Manage project execution in water resources.

Skills

Water resources planning and design

Client relationship building

Business development

Environmental regulatory compliance

Modeling applications proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

EPA/PC/XP-SWMM

StormWise

Cityworks

Job description

Date: Jun 26, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Greenwood Village, CO; Fort Worth, TX

Job Type: Full‑Time (Staff level)

Relocation Eligible: No
Visa Sponsorship: No

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the following services:
  • Planning 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 coastal 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 permit submittals.
  • Scenario planning for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
  • Application of sophisticated collection system, watershed, and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
  • Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions, and rehab and repair.
• Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive business growth.
• Lead the execution of the services 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 clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects.
• Proficiency with applications and models such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, EPA/PC/XP‑SWMM, StormWise, InfoWorks, EFDC, CFD, ArcGIS, and Asset Management/CMMS systems (Cityworks, Lucity, or similar).
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client‑facing/business development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Certifications

• Active engineering registration or licensure to support Engineer of Record (EOR) requirements for Black & Veatch projects where applicable.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and assignments.
• Majority of work is office‑based; some site visits will be required, potentially involving unpaved or natural terrain and equipment handling.

Compensation Transparency

• State of Colorado: $156,288 – $261,008 (annual range; final compensation determined by skills, experience, location, and other factors).

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its 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.