Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader - Walnut Creek, CA

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 : 105192

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

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-CG1

The Opportunity

As a Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader, you will be a member of our Global Process Engineering Department engaging on wastewater reclamation project across BV’s Market Sectors of Governments and Environment, Energy and Process Industries, and Connectivity, Commercial and Industry. You will engage as a national resource but will be primarily focused on the Southwest, California, and Pacific Northwest markets.

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 support water, industrial, next generation agriculture, LNG, hydrogen, fertilizer, and carbon capture businesses among others. We have transformed our team to align with megatrends associated with water scarcity, limited resources, alternative fuels, and energy sustainability. Our industry leading solutions modernize infrastructure, optimize asset use, reduce cost, and mitigate risk.

• The work is rewarding and meaningful
• The team is comprised of supportive and appreciative professionals
• Career opportunities exist in many rapidly expanding business solutions

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 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 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
• Providing qualifications, technical approach, and selling messages and communicating them in proposals and project interviews
• Recruiting and developing capabilities to meet business and client needs
• Provides technical guidance for projects or disciplines

Quality/Continuous Improvement:

• Establishes related processes, promotes a culture that is conducive to quality Supports and may lead continuous improvement, change management, risk management efforts

Sharing, Innovation, Technology:

• Serves as technology leader, is recognized as Company/industry expert within discipline/specialty. May develop innovative solutions critical to company success.

Preferred Qualifications

Drive For Results, Priority Setting, Planning, Delegation, Directing Others, Conflict Management, Building Effective Teams Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

Minimum Qualifications

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 15 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registration.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy
• Being resilient
• Builds effective teams
• Business insight
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer focus
• Drives engagement
• Drives vision and purpose
• Global perspective
• Manages ambiguity
• Strategic mindset

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

133