Technical Director - Industrial Water Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Com
Black & Veatch, Chicago, IL, United States
Technical Director – Industrial Water
Date: Apr 8, 2026
Location: Denver, CO, US; Blue Ash, OH, US; San Francisco, CA, US; Rancho Cordova, CA, US; New York, NY, US; Burlington, MA, US; Chicago, IL, US; Columbus, OH, US; Irvine, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US; Los Angeles, CA, US; Gaithersburg, MD, US; Las Vegas, NV, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Paramus, NJ, US; Seven Hills, OH, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Water Solution Technical Director in the Fuels & Natural Resources (F&NR) sector. The director will be a key member of our Industrial Water Team, focused on expanding F&NR water solutions to select industrial clients globally. The role supports 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.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage and build relationships with key Industrial Water and Black & Veatch’s sales force to identify new pursuits, 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. Serve as a seller‑doer on applicable projects with support from the Black & Veatch Project Management Team, local resources, and the global Solution Teams.
Interface with F&NR Solution Groups such as Treatment, Water Resources & Community Planning, Environmental, and Civil Works to compile solution capabilities into integrated client service offerings.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for the Black & Veatch Project Management Team. Provide assistance and oversight for development and implementation of training programs related to flawless execution of Industrial Water projects with G&C Solution Groups, support disciplines, and project management.
Monitor, understand, and report to upper‑level management the key drivers for customers related to industrial water.
Attract and source key talent to grow and mentor regional and solution teams.
Track industrial water market trends and identify growth services and geographic markets for Black & Veatch. Interface with F&NR Solution Groups and marketing staff to prepare marketing materials and thought leadership articles in developing markets.
Prepare quarterly updates on trends and recommendations for future direction in Black & Veatch industrial water services.
Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager, overseeing a project team that varies 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
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 021
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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Location: Denver, CO, US; Blue Ash, OH, US; San Francisco, CA, US; Rancho Cordova, CA, US; New York, NY, US; Burlington, MA, US; Chicago, IL, US; Columbus, OH, US; Irvine, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US; Los Angeles, CA, US; Gaithersburg, MD, US; Las Vegas, NV, US; Bloomington, MN, US; Paramus, NJ, US; Seven Hills, OH, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for an Industrial Water Solution Technical Director in the Fuels & Natural Resources (F&NR) sector. The director will be a key member of our Industrial Water Team, focused on expanding F&NR water solutions to select industrial clients globally. The role supports 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.
Key Responsibilities
Leverage and build relationships with key Industrial Water and Black & Veatch’s sales force to identify new pursuits, 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. Serve as a seller‑doer on applicable projects with support from the Black & Veatch Project Management Team, local resources, and the global Solution Teams.
Interface with F&NR Solution Groups such as Treatment, Water Resources & Community Planning, Environmental, and Civil Works to compile solution capabilities into integrated client service offerings.
Serve as a technical resource and mentor for the Black & Veatch Project Management Team. Provide assistance and oversight for development and implementation of training programs related to flawless execution of Industrial Water projects with G&C Solution Groups, support disciplines, and project management.
Monitor, understand, and report to upper‑level management the key drivers for customers related to industrial water.
Attract and source key talent to grow and mentor regional and solution teams.
Track industrial water market trends and identify growth services and geographic markets for Black & Veatch. Interface with F&NR Solution Groups and marketing staff to prepare marketing materials and thought leadership articles in developing markets.
Prepare quarterly updates on trends and recommendations for future direction in Black & Veatch industrial water services.
Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager, overseeing a project team that varies 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
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 021
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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