Senior Stormwater Consultant
Location: Irvine, CA
A growing environmental and water resources consulting firm is seeking a Stormwater Engineer/Scientist to support stormwater compliance, permitting, and water quality projects across California. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of fieldwork, technical analysis, client interaction, and regulatory compliance work.
Key Responsibilities
- Support industrial, commercial, and municipal stormwater compliance programs.
- Prepare SWPPPs, technical reports, monitoring documents, and regulatory submittals.
- Conduct site inspections, stormwater sampling, and compliance evaluations.
- Analyze water quality data and assist with corrective action planning.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and support BMP design efforts.
- Assist with environmental permitting and coordination with regulatory agencies.
- Provide guidance and training to clients on stormwater regulations and permit requirements.
- Work closely with engineers, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of stormwater, water resources, or environmental consulting experience.
- Experience with industrial stormwater compliance and permitting programs.
- Knowledge of California stormwater regulations and monitoring requirements.
- Strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
- PE, EIT, PG, QISP, or similar certifications are a plus.
- Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or related software is preferred.
What They're Looking For
The ideal candidate is an organized and motivated environmental professional who can balance fieldwork, technical analysis, and client-facing responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of stormwater and water quality projects while continuing to develop technical and project management skills within a collaborative consulting environment.
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