Senior Water Quality Permitting Project Lead

ckassociates; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Career development

Collaborative team

Job summary

CK Associates in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Senior Water Quality Consultant to lead industrial water quality permitting and compliance projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a team on challenging environmental projects while fostering client relationships and business development.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, regulatory strategy, and high-quality project delivery, with expectations for cross-functional teamwork and field-related

Qualifications

• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience with strong industrial water quality permitting and compliance background.
• Experience with regulatory programs and agency coordination is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage budgets/schedules, and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial water quality permitting and compliance projects from proposal through completion.
• Prepare, review, and manage permit applications, compliance reports, and regulatory documents.
• Develop and interpret wastewater and water quality models to support strategies and decisions.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor on permitting and regulatory matters.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, QA/QC, and client communications.

Skills

TPDES/NPDES

Water quality modeling

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Project management

Client relationships

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

CK Associates in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Senior Water Quality Consultant to lead industrial water quality permitting and compliance projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with a team on challenging environmental projects while fostering client relationships and business development.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, regulatory strategy, and high-quality project delivery, with expectations for cross-functional teamwork and field-related