Stormwater Compliance & Water Resources Engineer

Acuren; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

NV5 seeks an Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our Water Resources practice in Torrance, CA, focusing on stormwater compliance and water quality programs for various clients across Southern California.

Responsibilities include applying regulatory knowledge, performing inspections, developing SWPPPs/WPCPs, and supporting BMP design and data management. Opportunities exist for advancement into project management and client leadership within NV5's growing Water Resources team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting stormwater compliance, environmental permitting, water quality programs, or related environmental consulting services.
• Strong understanding of the California Industrial General Permit (IGP), Construction General Permit (CGP), Region 9 C/I permit, and/or municipal NPDES permit programs.
• Experience performing environmental inspections, stormwater monitoring, sampling, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stormwater compliance services for IGP/CGP/CII and related water quality permits.
• Perform site inspections, compliance audits, stormwater monitoring, sampling events, and wet-weather monitoring.
• Prepare technical documents (SWPPPs, WPCPs, ERAPs, MIPs, SAPs, QAPPs) and regulatory reports.
• Evaluate monitoring data and develop practical compliance strategies and corrective actions.
• Support design/implementation of stormwater BMPs and treatment measures.
• Assist clients with permit interpretation, compliance implementation, and regulatory coordination.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Stormwater compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Client interaction

Technical report writing

Education

B.S./M.S. Civil Eng

Tools

SMARTS

CIWQS

GIS platforms

Job description

NV5 seeks an Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our Water Resources practice in Torrance, CA, focusing on stormwater compliance and water quality programs for various clients across Southern California.

Responsibilities include applying regulatory knowledge, performing inspections, developing SWPPPs/WPCPs, and supporting BMP design and data management. Opportunities exist for advancement into project management and client leadership within NV5's growing Water Resources team.