Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer
Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast
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Company: Black & Veatch Corporation
Req : 110627
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: Yes
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
The Opportunity- Act as a "seller-doer," working with an established team of Client Directors in our water utilities sector and leveraging the strength of our existing team of Biosolids Process Engineers to drive growth in our biosolids practice.
- Lead the delivery of high quality study and design work to act as a platform for perpetual growth in the future.
- Primarily focus efforts in California, the Southwest and Pacific Northwest Markets. You may also engage as needed on national and international work.
- Staying current on industry trends and client needs to inform growth strategies
- Supporting the development and implementation of strategy and growth initiatives
- Participating in thought leadership activities to build the BV brand as industry leaders in the implementation of tailored treatment solutions
- Playing a vital role in business development activities, including pursuit strategy, prepositioning activities, proposal development, and project interviews
- Serving as technical advisor to design teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle of planning, design, construction, startup and commissioning, and operations
- Driving joint accountability for project execution and safety performance
- Mentoring and supervising team members to build best-in-class capabilities
- Building technical bench strength through staff development and recruiting
- Recruiting and developing capabilities to meet business and client needs
- Serving as technology leader, recognized as a company and industry expert in residuals and biosolds.
- Developing innovative solutions critical to company success.
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Preferred Qualifications- MS or PhD in Environmental Engineering or related disciplines relevant to wastewater treatment.
- 5 or more years acting in a lead role related to biosolids projects and pursuits.
- Experience with client development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country, or the country in which the professional is practicing; or equivalent experience in engineering work.
- Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
- Active Engineering Registration or Licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
- Active Engineering Registration or Licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary. (Licensed Professional Engineer-PE)
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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Registered Engineering
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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