Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Date: May 21, 2026 Location: Coral Gables, FL, US Orlando, FL, US Coral Springs, FL, US Jacksonville, FL, US Tampa, FL, US West Palm Beach, 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 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: 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.

The Opportunity

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.

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 StormWise (ICPR) 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 5 years related work experience. Certifications P.E. - Registered Professional Engineer

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.