Water Resources and Stormwater Engineer

Black & Veatch; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Black & Veatch has an exciting Water Resources Engineer opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, asset condition assessment, and water supply planning. This hybrid role can be based out of Florida office locations, with opportunities to lead projects and build client relationships across the region.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in water resources planning and design, hands-on modeling experience, and track record in regulatory compliance and business development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Proficiency with modeling and regulatory processes is required.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Drive client-facing and business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects including planning, modeling, and design of stormwater systems.
• Design green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including BMPs.
• Plan and design flood mitigation improvements (dams, levees, reservoirs, pump stations).
• Coordinate SWPPP and regulatory permits for USACE, FEMA, etc.
• Provide mentorship and supervise early-career staff.
• Support growth of planning services across water supply and asset management.

Skills

Water resources planning

Water resources design

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA/XP-SWMM

InfoWorks

EFDC

CFD

ArcGIS

Cityworks/Lucity

Job description

Date: Sep 6, 2026

Location:

Orlando, FL, US Jacksonville, FL, US Tampa, FL, US West Palm Beach, FL, US Fort Myers, FL, US Coral Springs, FL, US Coral Gables, FL, 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 : 115387

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch has an exciting Water Resources Engineer opening focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning.

Within our U.S. Planning, Water Resources, and Condition Assessment Business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater management, flood control, condition assessment services for conveyance/transmission assets, aging infrastructure, and supply planning to support population growth and resilience. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services.

This hybrid position can be based out of one of our Florida office locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of water resources projects for services including the following:
• 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 water supply, water and wastewater masterplan, asset management, and condition assessment opportunities

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of water resources planning and design experience
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
• Have 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

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work.

Minimum Of 5 Years Related Work Experience.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment and Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Majority of work is office based. Some site visits will be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k 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. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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