Water Resources Engineer

Black & Veatch Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,879 - 210,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to lead projects on stormwater planning and design. Candidates should have over 11 years of experience in water resources, a valid PE license, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS and ArcGIS. This position operates in a hybrid environment allowing flexibility. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered, with a commitment to employee ownership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resources planning and design experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Proficient with water resource modeling applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of water resources projects.
• Plan and design stormwater improvements and green infrastructure.
• Build client relationships and drive business growth.

Skills

Water resources planning

Project management

Client relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Technical mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.), California

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPA/XP-SWMM

ArcGIS

Job description

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Date: Feb 27, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US Murrieta, CA, US San Marcos, CA, US Irvine, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black and 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 1.

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. #LI-KB2

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. #LI-KB2

This hybrid position can be based out of our San Marcos, Los Angeles, Murietta, or Irvine, CA offices.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 11+ 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

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.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.), California

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. 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

Job Grade

016

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $125,879.00 - $210,220.00