Biosolids & Residuals Practice Leader (Process Engineering) (Irvine)

Biosolids & Residuals Practice Leader (Process Engineering)

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.

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 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

Certifications

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Salary Plan

REG : Registered Engineering

Job Grade

017

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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an 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.

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