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Water Resources Engineer

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$79.20K - $108.30K/yr

Army Corps of Engineers water resources infrastructure, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration projects, and other clients in dam rehabilitation, stormwater management and green ...

This individual will develop, design, and implement green stormwater infrastructure projects that prioritize vegetative practices and community benefit while being functional, constructable and ...

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$93K - $127.10K/yr

Develop green infrastructure design details; * Perform construction observation visits and write follow-up reports. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrable knowledge and strong technical skills.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$93K - $127.10K/yr

Develop green infrastructure design details; * Perform construction observation visits and write follow-up reports. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrable knowledge and strong technical skills.

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How much do green infrastructure jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for green infrastructure in the United States is $28.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.88 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Are Green Infrastructure Jobs?

Green infrastructure jobs involve designing and developing public parks, greenways, and other types of urban green spaces. You can also work on rainwater management and storage initiatives like green roofs, permeable pavement, planter boxes, and bioswales. In this field, your focus is on sustainability, protecting the environment, and making city life healthier and more enjoyable. Entry-level jobs are available in landscaping, construction, maintenance, and other activities related to green infrastructure development, but with appropriate experience and qualifications, you can land a management position with duties and responsibilities that focus on planning and coordinating green initiatives in the community.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Green Infrastructure, and why are they important?

To excel in Green Infrastructure, you need a background in environmental science, civil engineering, or landscape architecture, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications. Familiarity with GIS software, stormwater management systems, and sustainable design tools is typically required. Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills help professionals collaborate across disciplines and engage with community stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for designing and implementing sustainable solutions that effectively balance environmental, social, and economic objectives.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in green infrastructure projects?

Professionals in green infrastructure often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, coordinating with multiple stakeholders (including government agencies, community groups, and private developers), and ensuring long-term maintenance of green spaces. Additionally, balancing environmental goals with budgetary constraints and integrating new solutions into existing urban systems can be demanding. However, these challenges also provide opportunities to innovate and collaborate, making the work both impactful and rewarding.

What is green infrastructure?

Green infrastructure refers to a network of natural and semi-natural systems that manage water, reduce flooding, improve air quality, and enhance urban biodiversity. Examples include green roofs, rain gardens, permeable pavements, urban forests, and wetlands. These systems use vegetation, soils, and natural processes to provide environmental and community benefits, often complementing traditional 'grey' infrastructure like pipes and treatment plants. Green infrastructure helps cities become more resilient to climate change while creating healthier, more attractive environments.

What is the difference between Green Infrastructure vs Environmental Technician?

AspectGreen InfrastructureEnvironmental Technician
CredentialsEnvironmental certifications, landscape or civil engineering degreesEnvironmental science or technician certifications, associate degrees
Work EnvironmentDesigning, planning, and implementing sustainable infrastructure projectsFieldwork, data collection, environmental monitoring
Industry UsageUrban planning, civil engineering, environmental consultingEnvironmental agencies, consulting firms, research labs

Green Infrastructure professionals focus on designing and implementing sustainable systems like green roofs and rain gardens, while Environmental Technicians primarily conduct fieldwork and collect data to support environmental assessments. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities within the environmental industry.

What cities are hiring for Green Infrastructure jobs? Cities with the most Green Infrastructure job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Green Infrastructure jobs? The most popular types of Green Infrastructure jobs are:
What states have the most Green Infrastructure jobs? States with the most job openings for Green Infrastructure jobs include:
Infographic showing various Green Infrastructure job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,269 per year, or $28 per hour.
Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Regional Planning Leader - Watersheds & Stormwater

Black & Veatch

Columbia, SC

$73.10K - $99.90K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Black & Veatch rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 351 rated engineering


Job description

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 : 112427 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Business Leader position focused on growing our stormwater planning and design, water quality, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and green infrastructure practices acrossthe Eastern United States.

As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, telecommunications and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class serviceto our clients.  #LI-KB2

The Opportunity

Within our U.S. water resources and community planning business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic  watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement. Population growth and aging infrastructure are driving planning needs related to supply diversification, distribution and collection system expansions and rehab and repair. In addition, stormwater is often a key piece of resilience planning and implementation for communities. These services represent a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this leadership position - focused on water resources, stormwater, integrated planning, and asset management - is designed to help the company grow its market share throughout the Eastern United States by providing world-class planning and water resources services to our clients.

This position is based in Columbia, SC. Regular travel, throughout the state, is anticipated. 

Within our U.S. water resources and community planning business, we have seen consistent growth driven by our clients' needs to address challenges stemming from stormwater regulations, flooding, water quality impairments driven by wet weather runoff, asset management, and efforts to increase the use of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions. We anticipate an increased focus on integrated stormwater planning and holistic  watershed management as State and Federal agencies emphasize controlling stormwater, non-point source pollution, and TMDL enforcement. Population growth and aging infrastructure are driving planning needs related to supply diversification, distribution and collection system expansions and rehab and repair. In addition, stormwater is often a key piece of resilience planning and implementation for communities. These services represent a strategic business initiative for Black & Veatch, and this leadership position - focused on water resources, stormwater, integrated planning, and asset management - is designed to help the company grow its market share throughout the Eastern United States by providing world-class planning and water resources services to our clients.

This position is based in Columbia, SC. Regular travel, throughout the state, is anticipated. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead business development efforts in South Carolina through the identification and capture of the following services:
    • Planning and/or design of stormwater improvements, including open channels, storm or combined sewer systems, and stormwater detention/retention facilities.
    • Planning and/or design of nature-based solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs.
    • Planning and/or design of coastal resilience works.
    • Planning and/or design of flood mitigation improvements, including dams, levees, reservoirs, and pumpstations.
    • Erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development.
    • Regulatory compliance and permitting efforts for USACE, FEMA, and other environmental permit submittals.
    • Scenario planning efforts for CSO, SSO, stormwater, and TMDL compliance projects.
    • The application of sophisticated collection system, watershed and receiving stream H&H and water qualitymodels.
    • Planning efforts related to supply diversification, collection/distribution system expansions and rehab andrepair, etc.
  • Build client relationships throughout the target geography to drive growth of the business
  • Identify professionals and participate in the hiring process in targeted local markets to grow local businessesand execution teams
  • From time to time, lead the execution of the services listed above and act as Project Manager.
  • Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies andapproaches for the benefit of our clients.
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Preferred Qualifications
  • 15+ years of water resources planning and design experience
  • Experience identifying, strategizing, pursuing, and capturing municipal and utility water resources projects andprograms
  • Experience developing and executing planning and water resource projects
  • The ability to manage and lead a team of professionals across a significant geography
  • Have familiarity with some or all of the following platforms
    • HEC-RAS
    • HEC-HMS
    • EPA/XP-SWMM
    • InfoWorks ICM
    • EFDC
    • CFD
    • ArcGIS
    • Cityworks, Lucity, or other Asset Management/CMMS systems
  • Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures
  • Drive client-facing/business development efforts
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 11 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.
  • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.
Certifications

P.E. - Registered Professional Engineer

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon managerdiscretion, job performance and work assignments.

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, 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.

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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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915