Associate Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure, engineering, procurement, consulting and construction. This opportunity is for an early-career Water Resource Planning position focused on stormwater planning and design, asset management, water quality and integrated planning.

Location and application details:
Tempe, AZ;
Phoenix, AZ locations may be involved. Relocation not eligible. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. This position is full-time.

• 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 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 some or all of the following software applications and models
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Project)
  • ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS
  • AutoCAD
  • HEC-RAS
  • HEC-HMS
  • EPA/XP-SWMM
  • Info Works
  • Storm Wise (formerly ICPR)
• Capable of conducting site reconnaissance and remote investigations
• Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures (FEMA, USACE, and EPA) preferred
• Support client-facing and business development efforts

• 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 1 year related work experience.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Majority of work is office based.
• Some site visits will be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

BV&Veatch is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide a comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, wellness programs, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. A company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union are also available.

Professionals may be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are 100% ESOP-owned and value diverse voices and perspectives to deliver innovative solutions. We comply with all EEO laws and regulations; we do not discriminate on protected characteristics. For our EEO Policy Statement, please review our notice.

Notice to External Search Firms:
Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes. Our Talent Acquisition team engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Seniority level:
Entry level
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Employment type:

Full-time
• Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology