**Technical Director - Industrial Water**
Date: May 7, 2026
Location:
Houston, TX, US Eagle, ID, US Des Moines, IA, US Milwaukee, WI, US Jacksonville, FL, US Dallas, TX, US Eastland, TX, US Darien, IL, US Memphis, TN, US Fort Myers, FL, US Greenville, SC, US Tualatin, OR, US Garner, NC, US Garner, NC, US Grand Rapids, MI, US Richmond, VA, US Field Assignment, KS, US Coral Gables, FL, US Greenville, SC, US Savannah, GA, US Columbia, SC, US Oklahoma City, OK, US Austin, TX, US Arlington, VA, US College Station, TX, US Tampa, FL, US Indianapolis, IN, US Charlotte, TX, US Houston, TX, US Nashville, TN, US Ann Arbor, MI, US South Jordan, UT, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Fort Worth, TX, US Tucson, AZ, US Orlando, FL, US Creve Coeur, MO, US Hickory, NC, US Charleston, SC, US Danville, VA, US Phoenix, AZ, US Atlanta, GA, US Overland Park, KS, US Virginia Beach, VA, US Phoenix, AZ, US Chattanooga, TN, US Canonsburg, PA, US Charlotte, NC, US Cary, NC, US Coral Springs, FL, 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 :** 114258
**Opportunity Type :** Staff
**Relocation eligible :** No
**Full time/Part time :** Full-Time
**Project Only Hire :** No
**Visa Sponsorship Available:** No
**Why Black & 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.
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.
**Why Black & Veatch**
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexibleenvironmentwhereyouareempoweredtogrowandexplorenewpossibilities.Weoffercompetitivecompensation;401Kmatchand benefits that start day1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your careerwithpurposeandmeaning.Youareempoweredtogrowandexplorenewpossibilitiesateverystepofyourcareerjourney.Bringyourbigideasknowingyouaresafetobewhoyouareandspeakupwithconcernsor questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives touse.
**The Opportunity**
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity foraFuels& Natural Resources (F&NR)Sector, Industrial WaterSolution Technical Director.This Director level position will be a key member of our Industrial Water Team. The role will be multi-dimensional from a regional standpoint and market standpoint. The primary focus of the role is expandingthe F&NRWater Solutions to select industrial clients globally. This includes supporting our initiatives in providing industrial water solutions for data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing (life sciences), mining, consumer products, oil & gas, technology, heavy industry/manufacturing, and energy clients.
Asanemployee-ownedengineering,constructionandconsultingcompany,Black&Veatchdeliversinnovativeinfrastructure solutions worldwide in the water, energy, natural resources, telecommunications, and governmentservices markets. Our Industrial Water business is a strategic focus area and is growing, driven by our client's needs - including securing sustainable water supplies, permitting, water treatment, conveyance/intakes, wastewaterdisposalandmeetingorganizationalESG/sustainablesupplychaingoals.Weanticipateanincreaseddemand for creative, integrated solutions. Thisrepresentsa strategic business opportunity for Black & Veatch. TheTechnicalDirectorwillbeanimportantleaderforBVtogrowitsmarketshareandprovideworld-classservices.
**The Team**
Black & Veatch's Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Leverage and build relationships with key Industrial Water and BV's sales force to help identify new pursuits, and then pre-position, propose, interview and capture new business, with a focus on life sciences (pharmaceutical), semiconductor, mining, oil & gas, technology, and heavy industry/manufacturing clients.Lead strategic planning efforts for Industrial Water Clients globally with a focus on building deep client relationships, expanding the volume of work with the clients, and supporting flawless project execution-particularly for complex, high-purity, high-reliability manufacturing environments (e.g., semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing) includes serving as a seller-doer on applicable projects with support from the BV Project Management Team, local resources, and the global BV Solution Teams.InterfacewithF&NRSolutiongroupssuchasTreatment,WaterResources&CommunityPlanning,Environmental,andCivilWorkstocompileSolutioncapabilitiesintointegratedClientserviceofferings.Serve as a technical resource and mentor for the BV Project ManagementTeam.Provide assistanceand oversight for development and implementation of training programs related toflawlessexecutionofIndustrialWaterprojectswithG&CSolutiongroups,supportdisciplines, andBVProjectManagement.Monitor,understand,andreporttoupper-levelmanagementthekeydriversforcustomersrelatedtoindustrialwater.Attractandsourcekeytalenttohelpgrowandmentortheregionalandsolutionteams.TrackindustrialwatermarkettrendsandidentifygrowthservicesandgeographicalmarketsforBV.InterfacewithF&NRSolutionGroupsandBVmarketingstafftopreparemarketingmaterialsandthoughtleadership articles in developing markets.PreparequarterlyupdatesontrendsandrecommendationsforfuturedirectioninBVindustrialwaterservices.
**Management Responsibilities**
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ 20+ years of Industrial Water experience
+ Demonstrated experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including water supply, treatment, reuse, and wastewater solutions in regulated or high-purity environments.
+ Industry experience across life sciences, semiconductors, mining, oil & gas, technology, and heavy industry/manufacturing.
+ Experience in a client-facing/business development role or a Client role with experience in acquiring professional services
+ Experience in executing and implementing strategic planning efforts
+ Experience attracting, growing and leading project teams and executing projects
+ Familiarity with Industrial Water drivers and clients
**Minimum Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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.
**Work Environment/Physical Demands**
+ Hybridorflexibleworkoptionsmaybeofferedafterthefirst90daysofemploymentbaseduponmanagerdiscretion, jobperformanceand workassignments.
+ Typicalofficeenvironment,typicalconstructionenvironment,extremeweatherconditions,highnoiselevel,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 forextended periods of time,liftingor carrying up to 40pounds.
**Salary Plan**
PMT: Project Management
**Job Grade**
021
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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.
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