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Biosolids​/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast

Job in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94598, USA
Listing for: Black & Veatch
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast

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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.

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.

We are looking for a candidate who is located or willing to relocate to one of our California Regional Offices.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 biosolids.
  • Developing innovative solutions critical to company success.
Management Responsibilities

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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from 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.
Certifications
  • 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)
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.
Salary Plan

REG:
Registered Engineering.

Job Grade

017

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please .

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