Regional NPDES Plan Development & Permitting Lead

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Teladoc

EAP

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Canacre is seeking a Regional NPDES Plan Development & Permitting Lead to guide stormwater and erosion control efforts across multiple jurisdictions. You will serve as the technical authority, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with agencies to secure permit approvals.

The role emphasizes delivering defensible permit documents, managing project scope and budget, and communicating with clients to align expectations and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, or related field.
• Professional licensure (PE) or CPESC/CPSWQ is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of stormwater and ESC plans across jurisdictions with quality and on-time delivery.
• Author/review NPDES permits, SWPPPs, NOIs, and ESC design docs.
• Serve as regional technical authority on NPDES/ESC matters and advise clients.
• Coordinate with federal, state and local agencies to secure approvals.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure client expectations are met through permit issuance.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for NPDES/ESC work packages.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical leadership

Stormwater design

NPDES permitting

Client engagement

Mentoring

Multi-tasking

GIS & Office

Code compliance

Education

Environmental/Civil Eng degree

PE/CPESC/CPSWQ asset

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Stormwater design software

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About This Role

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Regional NPDES Plan Development & Permitting Lead is the firm’s senior technical authority for stormwater permitting and erosion and sediment control (ESC) plan development across the assigned region. This role is accountable for the technical quality and regulatory defensibility of NPDES and ESC deliverables from conception through to approval — including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, and managing scope, schedule, and budget for permitting work packages delivered on time and on budget.

Combining hands‑on technical leadership with direct client and agency engagement, the Lead authors and reviews stormwater and ESC plans, drives permitting strategy, coordinates with regulatory agencies to secure approvals, and mentors junior staff. The Lead has direct communication with the client and is responsible for meeting all client expectations through to permit issuance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of stormwater and erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring technical quality, regulatory defensibility, and timely delivery from concept through approval.
• Author and review NPDES permit applications, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Notices of Intent (NOIs), and supporting ESC design documents.
• Serve as the firm’s regional technical authority on NPDES and ESC matters, advising clients and internal project teams on permitting strategy, sequencing, and compliance.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies (EPA, state environmental agencies, conservation districts, MS4 program administrators) to submit permit applications, secure approvals, and respond to agency inquiries and comments.
• Interpret and apply construction general permits (CGPs), industrial stormwater permits, and state-specific ESC and stormwater design standards across the assigned region.
• Develop and implement technically sound, cost-effective solutions to complex stormwater and erosion control challenges, including BMP selection, drainage design coordination, and post‑construction stormwater management.
• Review deliverables prepared by junior staff and subconsultants to ensure technical accuracy, code compliance, and consistency with client expectations.
• Provide direct communication with clients, delivering reports, updates, and solutions, and managing expectations through to permit issuance.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for NPDES and ESC work packages, tracking progress and forecasting effort, and delivering on time and on budget.
• Identify project risks, establish solutions, and elevate appropriately within internal management.
• Identify changes in scope, generate the necessary documentation, and support negotiation of change orders with the client.
• Host regular meetings with clients and internal project teams to review progress, regulatory developments, concerns, schedule, and deliverables.
• Support inspections and construction compliance, including SWPPP inspection protocols, corrective actions, and permit close‑out.
• Mentor and develop junior environmental staff in stormwater design, ESC planning, and permitting practice.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements, including those related to stormwater (NPDES) and erosion and sediment control.
• Follow all of Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project delivery, quality assurance, and safety.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.
• Professional licensure (PE) or certification such as Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) or Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ) is a strong asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional consulting experience focused on NPDES permitting, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control plan development.
• Demonstrated experience preparing SWPPPs, ESC plans, NOIs, and NPDES permit applications across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience interfacing directly with regulatory agencies to secure stormwater and construction permits.
• Experience with construction compliance, SWPPP inspections, and permit close‑out.
• Prior experience mentoring or providing technical oversight to junior staff.

Knowledge / Skills

• Deep working knowledge of the Clean Water Act, NPDES program, construction general permits, and state-specific ESC and stormwater design standards.
• Proven ability to produce technically sound, defensible, and permit‑ready design documents.
• Strong understanding of stormwater BMPs, hydrology, and erosion control practices.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time, and on budget.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and lead others.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and highly organized with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with clients, agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with GIS and stormwater/civil design software is an asset.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company‑funded HSA and pre‑tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No‑cost Short‑and Long‑term Disability
• Employer‑paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.