Senior Stormwater Scientist & PM (QSD)

TRC Companies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off (15–25 days) per year

8 paid holidays

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. in San Francisco, CA seeks a Senior Scientist to lead stormwater compliance projects, serve as PM, and act as QSD on regulatory programs.

You will guide regulatory strategy and oversee field and office work across municipal, industrial, and construction sites. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of stormwater experience, California QSD certification, and strong client communication skills, with the ability to travel up to 30% for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in stormwater compliance, environmental permitting, and related regulatory programs.
• Current QSD certification in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stormwater compliance projects and programs from proposal and planning through execution and closeout.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for stormwater permitting, SWPPP preparation, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and certify stormwater documents as a QSD, including SWPPPs and LCANs for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Prepare other NPDES-related compliance documents.
• Conduct or oversee compliance monitoring for construction, industrial, and municipal stormwater permits, including site assessments and reporting.
• Oversee implementation of SWPPPs and related BMPs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients regarding stormwater regulations, permit obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Review technical reports and permit applications for quality and accuracy.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership in technical execution and professional development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or related field

Tools

SWPPP preparation knowledge

NPDES permitting experience

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. in San Francisco, CA seeks a Senior Scientist to lead stormwater compliance projects, serve as PM, and act as QSD on regulatory programs.

You will guide regulatory strategy and oversee field and office work across municipal, industrial, and construction sites. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of stormwater experience, California QSD certification, and strong client communication skills, with the ability to travel up to 30% for fieldwork.