Wastewater NPDES Permitting Specialist

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is hiring a Staff Environmental Sciences Specialist focused on industrial wastewater permitting. You will lead NPDES permitting and compliance projects across the United States, partnering with a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists and engineers.

You will evaluate regulatory requirements, prepare permit applications, and help develop compliance programs while coordinating with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of related professional experience in environmental permitting or compliance in the United States.
• Experience preparing or supporting NPDES permit applications.
• Willingness to travel domestically for client meetings and site visits.
• Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPDES permitting and compliance projects for municipal and industrial wastewater facilities across the United States.
• Prepare permit applications and supporting documentation, including narratives, flow and loading evaluations, and monitoring plans.
• Evaluate regulatory applicability under the Clean Water Act and state NPDES programs.
• Review and interpret effluent limits and water quality standards, including 316(a)/(b) considerations.
• Coordinate with facility owners, engineers, laboratories, and authorities throughout permit development and issuance.
• Support and lead development of permit compliance programs and reporting.

Skills

NPDES permitting

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Technical writing

Project coordination

Client service

PE license preferred

Domestic travel

Education

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

PE license or EIT certification preferred

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Black & Veatch is hiring a Staff Environmental Sciences Specialist focused on industrial wastewater permitting. You will lead NPDES permitting and compliance projects across the United States, partnering with a multidisciplinary team of environmental scientists and engineers.

You will evaluate regulatory requirements, prepare permit applications, and help develop compliance programs while coordinating with clients and agencies.