Water Resources and Stormwater Engineer

Black & Veatch Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies is seeking a Water Resources Engineer focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, and water assets condition assessment. The role involves leading projects, coordinating planning and design efforts, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic environment.

You will work across multiple Florida locations with hybrid or flexible arrangements after onboarding, focusing on green infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and BD efforts to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required or equivalent engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of water resources projects.
• Planning, modeling, and design of stormwater improvements and detention facilities.
• Design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures.
• Flood mitigation improvements including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pump stations.
• Erosion and sediment control planning and design; SWPPP development.
• Regulatory compliance and permitting for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental submissions.
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture services.
• Build client relationships to drive business growth.
• Act as Project Manager for the listed services.
• Interface with stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies.
• Provide technical mentorship and supervise earlier-career professionals.
• Support development of larger Planning business opportunities.

Skills

Water resources planning

Project management

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA/XP-SWMM

InfoWorks

EFDC

CFD

ArcGIS

Cityworks

Lucity

Job description

Water Resources and Stormwater Engineer

Date: Jul 10, 2026

Location: Coral Gables, FL; West Palm Beach, FL; Tampa, FL; Orlando, FL; Coral Springs, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Fort Myers, FL

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity

We are seeking a Water Resources Engineer focused on stormwater planning and design, flood control, condition assessment of water assets, and water supply planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of water resources projects:
• Planning, modeling, and design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities
• Planning and design of green infrastructure and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs
• Planning and 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 for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals
• Provide business development leadership to identify and capture the above services
• Build client relationships to drive business growth
• Act as Project Manager for the services listed above
• Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies
• Provide technical mentorship and supervise earlier-career professionals
• Support development of larger Planning business opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning and design experience
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects
• Proficiency with 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

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent engineering experience.

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements.

Work Environment and Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance, with majority office‑based work and occasional site visits.

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

016

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity 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, disability, veteran status, or pregnancy status.