Senior Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater Compliance Lead (Remote)

Haley & Aldrich; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Haley & Aldrich seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Scientist with deep stormwater compliance expertise to join our Oakland/Walnut Creek team. You’ll lead projects for municipal and utility clients, navigating MS4 programs, NPDES permits, and California Water Board requirements.

This full-time role emphasizes regulatory strategy, client interactions, and practical, high-quality solutions, with remote consideration for qualified candidates in the Bay Area able to maintain office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources, or a related field.
• 15+ years of applicable experience in stormwater management, environmental regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise with municipal stormwater/MS4 programs, utility-scale stormwater compliance, NPDES permits, and California Water Boards requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop regulatory strategies and lead audits, inspections, compliance evaluations, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience serving as a client-facing technical representative and advising clients on complex regulatory and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of project work and proposals on large and/or complex multidisciplinary projects to align with company-defined business objectives and client expectations.
• Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice in municipal, utility, construction, and/or industrial stormwater compliance.
• Regularly coach, mentor, and direct staff in the quality execution of projects and preparation of analyses, technical reports, and other deliverables, with a focus on developing skills to support their professional growth.
• Leverage your understanding of codes, regulations, and professional standards of practice to align project scopes with client objectives and regulatory requirements and deliver superior client value.
• Develop and grow relationships with municipal and utility clients by understanding their operational and regulatory challenges and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.

Skills

Stormwater management

Regulatory compliance

Client liaison

Technical leadership

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Job description

Haley & Aldrich seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Scientist with deep stormwater compliance expertise to join our Oakland/Walnut Creek team. You’ll lead projects for municipal and utility clients, navigating MS4 programs, NPDES permits, and California Water Board requirements.

This full-time role emphasizes regulatory strategy, client interactions, and practical, high-quality solutions, with remote consideration for qualified candidates in the Bay Area able to maintain office presence.