Biosolids/Residuals Practice Leader

Date:  Jul 1, 2026

Location: 

San Marcos, CA, US

Company:  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 : 115757 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

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

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 or equivalent experience in Engineering work. Minimum of 15 years related work experience. Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan

REG: Registered Engineering

Job Grade

018

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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 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, tuition 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 the 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.

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 Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $181,687.00 - $303,424.00 

Nearest Major Market: San Diego
Job Segment: Process Engineer, Environmental Engineering, Engineer, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineering

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