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National Practice Leader Water Supply Planning & Hydrogeology


Company : Black & Veatch


Location : Phoenix, AZ


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company Overview Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. Black & Veatch is an employee"‘owned company that places people at the center of everything we do, empowering 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 expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, we are building a world of difference. Company: Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id: 113822 Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation eligible: Yes 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, 401(k) match and benefits that start day"¯1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance work and personal life, and we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for all professionals. The Team Our U.S.-based water supply planning and hydrogeology business has seen consistent growth, driven by client needs to address challenges within groundwater and underground injection control fields. Projects include subsurface characterization, deep well injection, well"‘field development, rehabilitation, drilling supervision, regulatory compliance, aquifer storage and recovery, and brackish groundwater development. The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Sub"‘Portfolio Leader focused on hydrogeological services and water supply planning. This position is eligible to be based out of any U.S. Black & Veatch office, and the leader will collaborate on projects in the U.S., Canada and Latin America with the Portfolio Leader for Water Resources and Community Planning. Key Responsibilities Leverage and build relationships with key water resource leaders and decision makers throughout the United States. Help develop and execute market strategies to build a pipeline of project and program opportunities related to groundwater management, underground injection control, alternative water supplies, and water resources efforts. Partner with regional office leaders and Community of Practice (COP) leaders to position for the efforts. Support deep"‘well injection planning and implementation projects, mine effluent management, and carbon sequestration efforts. Serve as Sub"‘portfolio leader of the Water Supply and Hydrogeology Community of Practice and collaborate to support team building, mentoring, and skill development of emerging talent. Participate in and support proposal development efforts, including shaping technical approaches, developing scopes and budgets, and supporting capture and client engagement activities. Recruit, build, and mentor talent to create strong, inclusive teams, advancing technical excellence and innovation. Support technology assessments and implementation strategies that address client groundwater/water resource needs and help differentiate Black & Veatch among its competitors. Preferred Qualifications Professional Geologist (P.G.) Certification. Professional Engineering (P.E.) license. Experience in client"‘facing subject"‘matter expert and sales roles. Experience with team building, strategy development, mentoring, and business growth. 15+ years of hydrogeological and water resource planning and implementation project experience related to groundwater management, underground injection control, water rights, brackish groundwater treatment schemes, aquifer storage and recovery, etc. Experience leading project teams and executing hydrogeological studies and implementation projects that include well"‘field planning, design, operation, optimization, etc. Proficiency with drawdown tests, aquifer characterization technologies, groundwater models, etc. Experience working with regulatory agencies and state agencies and their permitting functions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Earth Science or Environmental Science required. Master's degree preferred. All applicants must be able to complete pre"‘employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search. Certifications Professional Geologist (PG) Work Environment and Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. Normal office environment; some physical demands may be required. Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 019 Accessibility and Accommodations Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process due to a disability, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1"‘913"‘359"‘1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only and should not be used to inquire about the status of applications. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental and vision), a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, 401(k) match, adoption and tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre"‘taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance"‘based bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) BVH,"¯Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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 click here. 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