Stormwater Infrastructure Asset Management Specialist

True Environmental; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GKY, part of True Environmental, seeks a motivated water resources professional to join its team in Virginia. You will support stormwater infrastructure assessment, asset management, and regulatory compliance for public sector clients, bringing field experience with SWMFs and stormwater programs.

The role emphasizes development of asset inventories, condition rating, CIP alignment, and QA/QC documentation, plus data integration into GIS and EAM platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil/environmental engineering, or related field.
• Experience developing/implementing Stormwater Asset Management Plans and CIP to support long-term infrastructure planning and regulatory compliance.
• 5–10 years of practical stormwater collection system inspection/asset management experience.
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure components and SWMF design and function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in difficult terrain and year-round weather conditions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead in water resources, stormwater infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance consulting.
• Support stormwater asset management, CIP planning, and reporting within ERP platforms.
• Develop stormwater asset inventories, condition rating, and risk prioritization.
• Integrate field data into GIS-based asset management platforms and Enterprise Asset Management systems.
• Inspect stormwater collection systems and SWMFs; identify deficiencies and prioritise capital improvements.
• Prepare and review QA/QC documentation and planning documents.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver stormwater training; coordinate with clients and project staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Fieldwork

Organizational skills

Education

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

NASSCO PACP/LACP certification (or willingness to obtain)

Virginia DEQ SWM & ESC Inspector certifications

Tools

HxGN EAM

Cartegraph

Trimble Cityworks

Esri Field Maps/Survey123

Esri ArcGIS

Job description

GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 700 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 25 offices across the U.S. Explore further at GKY.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled professional to join our water resources team. In this role, you will support a variety of stormwater infrastructure assessment, planning, and asset management projects for public sector clients across Virginia. The ideal candidate brings field experience with stormwater collection systems and stormwater management facilities (SWMFs), familiarity with Virginia stormwater programs, and a genuine interest in helping communities manage and improve their infrastructure.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide leadership in water resources, stormwater infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance consulting, including:

• Stormwater asset management program support, including:
  • Development and maintenance of stormwater asset inventories and databases
  • Condition rating, risk scoring, and prioritization of stormwater collection system assets and SWMFs
  • Support for capital improvement planning (CIP) and maintenance management programs
  • Workflow management and reporting within Enterprise Asset Management platforms such as HxGN EAM (formerly Infor EAM), Open Gov's Cartegraph, and Trimble Cityworks
  • Integration of field data into GIS-based asset management platforms
• Stormwater collection system and infrastructure assessments, including:
  • Inventory and condition assessment of stormwater collection system components (pipes, inlets, outfalls, channels, and associated structures)
  • Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF) inspections, maintenance evaluations, and performance assessments
  • Identification of system deficiencies, maintenance needs, and capital improvement priorities
• Inspection report, asset management plan, and planning document preparation and review (QA/QC)
• Stormwater training development, coordination, and delivery
• Client and project staff coordination

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil/environmental engineering, or a related field
• Experience developing and/or implementing Stormwater Asset Management Plans and associated Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) to support long-term infrastructure planning and regulatory compliance
• 5 to 10 years of practical experience with stormwater collection system inspection and/or asset management, including familiarity with SWMFs such as detention/retention basins, bioretention facilities, and other BMPs
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure, including collection system components and SWMF design and function
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform fieldwork in difficult terrain and year-round weather conditions
• Excellent organizational skills
• Valid driver's license
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Experience

• Experience with the following:
  • Stormwater collection system condition assessment methodologies and rating systems
  • Infor EAM, Cartegraph, Cityworks, or similar Enterprise Asset Management platforms
  • Regulatory compliance assistance and conducting compliance inspections
  • SWMF as-built plan review and field verification
  • Reading site plans and facility design details
  • Field data collection and GPS techniques using Esri products (Field Maps and/or Survey 123)
  • Esri Desktop ArcGIS for asset inventory and spatial analysis
  • Working with local government and/or state transportation agencies
• Certifications:
  • NASSCO PACP/LACP pipeline inspection certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Virginia DEQ SWM & ESC Inspector certifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.