Stormwater Plans Specialist

Apex Clearing Corporation; Sacramento, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical and dental benefits

Life insurance, disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Apex Companies seeks a dynamic Stormwater Plans Specialist to develop and submit WPCPs and SWPPPs, coordinating with clients and supporting permit compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of California stormwater regulations, dewatering and hazardous materials considerations, and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Remote work options are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field required or equivalent experience.
• QSP certification required; QSD certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of CA Construction General Permit and environmental compliance.
• Experience with SMARTS NOIs, COIs, Annual Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, NOTs.
• Excellent written communication, organization, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit WPCPs, SWPPPs, amendments, and other regulatory plans.
• Manage plan submittals and serve as primary client contact through project lifecycle.
• Support permit compliance activities with SMARTS entries and reports.
• Review project plans, permit requirements, risk assessments, and docs.
• Act as SME on California General Permit requirements and environmental regulations.
• Evaluate environmentally sensitive projects including dewatering and spill plans.
• Coordinate transitions between estimating, submittals, inspection, and invoicing teams.
• Maintain schedules, tracking systems, and internal reporting tools.
• Develop specialized plans and compliance solutions for clients and agencies.
• Support continuous improvement and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

California stormwater regulations

Permit compliance

Project management

Client communications

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

QSP certification

QSD certification

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

SMARTS

Development resource websites

Job description

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

We're seeking a dynamic Stormwater Plans Specialist to join our team and play a key role in our plan submittals process. This position is responsible for developing and submitting WPCPs, SWPPPs, and related environmental compliance plans, coordinating with clients, and supporting permit compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of California stormwater regulations, permit compliance, and environmental planning, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit WPCPs, SWPPPs, amendments, and other regulatory plans.
• Manage plan submittals and serve as a primary point of contact for client communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support permit compliance activities, including SMARTS entries and submittals for NOIs, COIs, Annual Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and NOTs.
• Review project plans, specifications, permit requirements, risk assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on California General Permit requirements and environmental compliance regulations.
• Evaluate environmentally sensitive projects, including dewatering systems, diversion plans, spill prevention plans, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Coordinate project transitions between estimating, submittals, inspection, and invoicing teams.
• Maintain project schedules, tracking systems, quality control processes, and internal reporting tools.
• Research and develop specialized plans and compliance solutions to meet client and agency requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• One of the following:
  • 3+ years of construction stormwater inspection experience plus a related bachelor's degree, or
  • 7+ years of stormwater management and construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• Thorough understanding of the California Construction General Permit and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience managing permit compliance activities through SMARTS, including NOIs, COIs, Annual Reports, Ad Hoc Reports, and NOTs.
• Strong written communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Experience with environmentally sensitive projects such as dewatering systems, spill prevention plans, and hazardous materials management is preferred.
• QSP certification required; QSD certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, SMARTS, and development resource websites is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license required.
• For remote employees, a dedicated and compliant home office workspace is required.

Why Join Apex?

• Join a growing team with opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Work on a wide variety of stormwater compliance and environmental projects.
• Cross-training opportunities to expand your technical expertise.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Company-subsidized medical and dental benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, and additional benefits.
• Be part of a 2,000+ employee national firm with over 70 locations nationwide, while working in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Hourly Expected Pay Range

$35 - $38 USD

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