Senior Watershed & Stormwater Planning Leader

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

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