Associate Water Resources Engineer Details | Family of Companies

Associate Water Resources Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, US;
Oklahoma City, OK, US;
Overland Park, KS, US;
Austin, TX, 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.

At Black & Veatch, you have the opportunity to contribute your talent and perspective to tackling humanity’s greatest challenges in a flexible environment that empowers you to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, a 401K match, and benefits starting from day one. Our hybrid work environment allows you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an early‑career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality, and integrated planning.

• Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, stormwater detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, and reservoirs.
• Support water supply planning that provides long‑term resilient supplies and mitigates climate change, regulatory uncertainty, aging infrastructure, and population growth/demand changes.
• Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
• Support erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
• Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients.

• 2-5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience.
• Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects.
• Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, Web Ex, Zoom).
• Proficiency with one or more of the following software:
  Microsoft Office, ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/XP-SWMM, Info Works, Storm Wise (formerly ICPR).
• Capability to conduct site reconnaissance and remote investigations.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures (FEMA, USACE, and EPA) preferred.
• Support client‑facing and business development efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.

• Engineer-in-Training Certificate (or ability to acquire).
• CFM (preferred).

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. The majority of work is office‑based. Some site visits will be required, which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

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