Regional Practice Leader - Watershed & Stormwater - Georgia

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Location:

Atlanta, GA, US Savannah, GA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 103695

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Job Summary

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resource Planning and Condition Assessment position 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 the Planning and Condition Assessment position is structured to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning, water resource, and condition assessment services.

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on leading projects in stormwater planning and design, water quality and integrated planning.

Key Responsibilities

Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
Lead business development efforts through the identification and capture of the services listed above.
Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients
Lead the execution of water resources projects and act as Project Manager for services including the following:
Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention and retrofit 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.
Scenario planning efforts for SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects
The application of sophisticated watershed and receiving stream H&H and water quality models.
Development of stormwater master plans and watershed management plans.
Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab and repair, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
Have proficiency with some or all of the following applications and models
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- EPA/XP-SWMM
- InfoWorks
- EFDC
- CFD
- ArcGIS
Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
Drive client-facing/business development efforts

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 8 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.

Certifications

P.E. - Registered Professional Engineer

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

131

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