While this role can be remote-based, we are seeking someone with eastern
seaboard experience and ideally located close to the area.
The Strategic NPDES Permitting Technologist will lead complex environmental
compliance and permitting programs for industrial and municipal clients, with an
emphasis on NPDES permitting and compliance, stormwater and wastewater discharge
strategies, SPCC and SWPPP planning, regulatory risk analysis, agency
coordination, and environmental compliance auditing. Serve as a senior technical
advisor who manages multidisciplinary projects, supports strategic permitting
and risk reduction, mentors staff, and develops practical tools and guidance to
improve permitting efficiency and compliance outcomes.
Job Summary
The Strategic NPDES Permitting Technologist advances the vision and strategy for
a Practice, ensuring alignment with national practice goals and contributing to
market growth and development. This role is responsible for delivering high
quality technical solutions and overseeing the technical rigor and documentation
through the use of Practice standards for project delivery and client services
teams across the company, as well as technical practices leadership. This role
may also be responsible for developing and evolving technical standards for
regular updates, disseminating technical knowledge throughout the organization
and mentoring less experienced technical staff in alignment with Practice
leadership. Work is performed independently with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and ensure the consistent application of technical
standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects and teams.
Engage on project delivery teams nationally to achieve project goals,
ensuring the application of quality standards and best practices to maintain
consistency of technical delivery and mitigate risks throughout the project
lifecycle.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their
needs and developing tailored technical solutions.
Support Practice leader with SMS governance and systems to drive talent
development for technical practitioners.
Assist with development of technical training and mentoring programs within
the Practice.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on
evolving needs.
Mentorship
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less
experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrates a solid understanding of principles and practices within their
technical area, with the ability to apply them effectively in various
scenarios.
Capable of conveying complex technical information to both technical and
non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
Exhibits strong teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration and building
cohesive teams to achieve project goals.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and best practices, maintaining
consistency and mitigating risks in technical delivery.
Able to deliver compelling technical presentations, effectively communicating
ideas and solutions to diverse audiences.
Ability to mentor talent for SMS affiliated with the Practice demonstrating a
culture of talent development through the Practice.
Presentation skills with ability to communicate to clients, as well as at
conferences and industry association events.
Experience
Typically requires minimum of 5 years in assigned technical area related
experience.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS
competencies.
Education
A degree in Engineering, Science, Geology, or a related field with an
emphasis related to the technical role or equivalent experience is required.
Desired Qualifications
15 years of environmental compliance, permitting, remediation, auditing, and
project management experience.
Deep expertise in compliance and permitting across air, water, and waste
programs.
Strong experience with NPDES permitting, stormwater and wastewater discharge
permit applications and renewals, SPCC planning, SWPPP development, and
effluent guideline regulations.
Experience serving steel, chemicals, pulp and paper, mining, power, beverage,
industrial, government, and large facility clients across multiple states.
Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory negotiations, compliance training,
technical writing, risk analysis, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on
the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon
skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the
future.
Location A: $129,000 - $177,000
Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
Location C: $155,000 - $212,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. [http://bit.ly/3uQe7gi] If
you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package
that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical,
dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee
assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus
eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and
long-term care insurance. Click here
[https://brownandcaldwell.com/careers/benefits/] to see our full list of
benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service
environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and
over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75
years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities,
private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of
choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional
quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to
client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home
where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy
exceptional development opportunities. For more information,
visit www.brownandcaldwell.com [http://www.brownandcaldwell.com]
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a
pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited
resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or
agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and
approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves
the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation
to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell
encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants
from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in
all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act.
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