Regional Practice Leader - Planning & Stormwater - Houston (Hybrid) 1Date: Nov 8, 2024Location:Oklahoma City, OK, USCompany: Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesTogether, 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 CorporationReq Id : 106148Opportunity Type : StaffRelocation eligible : YesFull time/Part time : Full-TimeProject Only Hire : NoVisa Sponsorship Available: YesWhy Black and VeatchRecognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , 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.The OpportunityBlack & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning. This position will drive the growth and development of our water resources practice. The position’s primary focus will be Oklahoma, but will also include opportunities to grow the practice in north Texas, Arkansas, surrounding region, and across the United States as appropriate.As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.The TeamWithin our U.S. planning and water resources business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients’ needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement. This represents a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and the Water Resources position focused on stormwater, watersheds, and integrated planning is designed to help the company grow its market share by providing world-class planning and water resource services.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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 in Houston, as well as more broadly in Texas
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 in the Houston and Texas markets
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
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
Minimum of 11 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.
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