Environmental Technician - Stormwater

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health benefits

Education support

Volunteer days

Professional development

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Technician within the Public Works Stormwater Division in Texas.

You will join an experienced team of environmental consultants on municipalities and facilities projects to ensure compliance with water quality regulations. Responsibilities include inspections, data entry, and monitoring, with travel across Texas to sites in Houston, Austin, Freeport, Conroe, and Beaumont.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills; attention to detail in recording field data.
• Must have a clear driving record; DMV check will be conducted.
• Ability to represent LJA and its clients professionally at all times.
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance and/or field inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting construction site inspections to identify stormwater quality issues.
• Conducting municipal facility inspections to identify stormwater quality issues.
• Conducting outfall monitoring to identify illicit discharges.
• Entering data associated with field inspections.
• Conducting representative monitoring events.
• Communicating through verbal and written means as required for job performance.
• Providing status reports to project manager on routine basis.
• Performing other assigned duties as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Regulatory compliance experience

Field inspection experience

Ability to travel

Education

Associate Degree in Environmental Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an Environmental Technician at LJA in our Public Works department in the Stormwater Division you will work with an experienced team of environmental consultants in LJA's Stormwater Division on projects for assisting municipalities and industrial facilities in complying with state/federal water quality regulations.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Conducting construction site inspections to identify stormwater quality issues
• Conducting municipal facility inspections to identify stormwater quality issues
• Conducting outfall monitoring to identify illicit discharges
• Entering data associated with field inspections
• Conducting representative monitoring events
• Communicating through verbal and written means as required for job performance
• Providing status reports to project manager on routine basis
• Performing other assigned duties as required

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Environmental Studies preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills; attention to detail in recording field data
• Must have a clear driving record, a DMV check will be conducted
• Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
• Basic computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with environmental regulatory compliance and/or field inspections preferred
• Must be able to drive long distances, to and from job sites within Texas. Locations may include, but are not limited to: Houston, Austin, Freeport, Conroe, and Beaumont.
• Inspection sites will have uneven ground and will require walking/standing for long periods of time; possible climbing.
• Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)
• Ability to define routine problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve routine problems and/or deal with a variety of variables in situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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