Field Stormwater Technician (San Antonio, TX)

SOLV Energy, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking a full-time Stormwater Compliance Inspector to support installation and maintenance of stormwater controls on a San Antonio, TX site. The role emphasizes field inspections (60–70%), reporting, and coordinating with civil subcontractors while ensuring compliance with EPA and state NPDES permits.

The position includes documentation, meetings, and site governance responsibilities. Ideal applicants will have CPESC/CESSWI certifications or willingness to obtain, strong

Qualifications

• Clear, effective communication and ability to document field activities.
• Ability to direct crews responsible for BMP installation and maintenance.
• Willingness to attend remote meetings and remain on site daily until NOT approved.
• Experience reading civil plans and solving problems with multiple solutions.

Responsibilities

• Willing to obtain necessary stormwater certifications (minimum 8 hours).
• Perform SWPPP inspections and ensure corrective actions per permits.
• Ensure BMPs are installed correctly and updates to SWPPP logs are kept.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and SOLV Energy representatives to address issues.
• Maintain compliance with air quality, endangered species, wetlands, and other regulations.
• Communicate field issues to site Superintendent and Environmental Compliance Manager.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Crew management

Remote meetings

On-site presence

Civil plans literacy

MS Office

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering

Construction Management

Environmental or Stormwater background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Workday

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This is a full-time position, split approximately 60-70% in the field performing guidance on the installation of stormwater controls, repairing/maintaining of the stormwater controls, conducting regular site inspections, and coordinating, and providing oversight to civil subcontractors. The remaining time will be utilized preparing inspections, meetings, and document writing, to ensure that during construction, the Solar Site remains in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including but not limited to, the state specific National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit or EPA Construction General Permit, whichever is applicable. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in San Antonio, TX. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Willing to obtain assigned Stormwater Pollution Prevention Certification (minimum 8 hours).
• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC)
• Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
• Qualified Compliance Inspector of Stormwater (QCIS)
• EPA Construction General Permit Inspector Training
• Other Required State Specific Stormwater Training Course
• Perform Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Inspections as required by state specific stormwater permit including daily site observations.
• Ensure corrective actions are being conducted in the correct time frame per the state specific stormwater permit.
• Ensure Best Management Practices (BMPs) are installed correctly per the SWPPP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan specification sheets.
• Proactively provide corrective action recommendations in areas where erosion and sediment control concerns are occurring.
• Ensure additional environmental compliance regulations/requirements are being fulfilled and complied with on site, such as air quality/dust control, endangered species and habitat protection, and protection of wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas.
• Effectively communicate issues discovered in the field during the inspection to the correct site Superintendent or other designated SOLV Energy Representative and other responsible parties, and the Environmental Compliance Manager.
• Research and communicate SWPPP and Environmental Compliance related questions and provide solutions for the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer as necessary based on client related questions.
• Ensure the SWPPP binder is kept up to date and in compliance as necessary, including: Updating Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Redlines
• Updating BMP Amendment Log and SWPPP Amendment Log as needed.
• Ensuring all relevant and required documents are present in SWPPP Binder.
• Add supplemental SWPPP documents to SWPPP Binder as necessary.
• Help coordinate and manage subcontractors responsible for seeding and BMP implementation and help ensure environmentally sensitive areas are designated and blocked off throughout the site.
• Perform Monthly SPCC Inspections and Audits, coordinate spill clean-up activities with onsite or 3rd party companies and provide oversight.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

Effective communication, documentation, and organizational skills. Ability to direct and manage crews responsible for BMP installation and maintenance Ability to attend remote meetings as necessary. Ability to remain on site daily until the project’s Notice of Termination (NOT) is approved or otherwise instructed. Civil/Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental or Stormwater work experience or equivalent educational background desirable. Experience working with all levels of field staff is desirable. Ability to read and understand civil plans and specification. Ability to solve problems and provide multiple solutions as needed. Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and ability to learn Workday and other proprietary software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, heavy equipment exhausts, and other airborne particulates on construction sites. Must be able to tolerate occasional exposure to inclement weather and temperatures. Constant ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, and talk, and possess depth perception. The noise intensity level is medium to high. Must possess sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all natural features, structures, and improvements on solar sites subject to inspection for compliance with state specific stormwater permitting requirements and SWPPP Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. Must have sufficient visual acuity with or without corrective lenses to visually inspect construction sites for evidence of soil erosion and sedimentation in discharge water. Must have sufficient auditory acuity with or without audiological appliances to hear warning sounds signaling movement of vehicles and equipment on construction sites. Must be able to descend to and ascend from ground level to inspect soil and hydrogeological site features. Relocation and travel may be required for this position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
• Compensation Range: $26.44 - $33.05 Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Job Number: J14198

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.