Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

**Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader - West Coast**Date: Mar 19, 2026Location:Walnut Creek, CA, US Irvine, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US San Marcos, CA, USCompany: 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. 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.**Company :** Black & Veatch Corporation**Req Id :** 110627**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; 401K match and benefits that start day one.At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. \#LI-TF1**The Team**Black & Veatch Process Engineers develop technical solutions that are critical to winning work and drive design deliverables for critical infrastructure projects with community benefits. Our Team of over 200 process engineers supports water, wastewater, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others.We have over 30 professionals in our wastewater process engineering team working on projects across the US and on overseas. Our team is engaged in all phases of project development including positioning for and winning work, master-planning, facility planning, preliminary design, detailed design, startup, commissioning and process optimization for operational facilities.**The Opportunity**As **Western Regional Biosolids & Residuals Practice Leader** in our Process Engineering Team, you will have the opportunity to:+ 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.The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to one of our **California Regional Offices.** For a full listing of our Black & Veatch offices, please visit:.**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 biosolds.- 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 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.**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**017Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 orvia our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.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 and 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.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.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 click.**Notice to External Search Firms** : Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.In accordance with local law, the following Annualcompensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $156,288.00- $308,464.00**Nearest Major Market:** San Francisco**Nearest Secondary Market:** Oakland**Job Segment:** Water Treatment, Wastewater, Process Engineer, Environmental Engineering, Engineer, Engineering