Wastewater Permitting Specialist (NPDES) – Hybrid

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Staff Environmental Sciences Specialist focused on industrial wastewater permit‑ ting. You will lead NPDES projects, develop permit applications, and advise on regulatory strategies across multiple states.

The role requires 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong technical writing, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, legal teams, and regulators. Domestic travel and site assessment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environmental permitting or compliance, including NPDES.
• Experience with wastewater permitting and the Clean Water Act is highly desirable.
• Strong technical writing and communications skills.
• Ability to travel domestically for client meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support NPDES permitting and compliance projects for municipal and industrial facilities across the United States.
• Prepare applications for individual and general NPDES permits with narratives and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate regulatory applicability and permitting strategies under the Clean Water Act and state programs.
• Review effluent limitations, water quality standards, and antidegradation requirements.
• Coordinate with owners, operators, engineers, and authorities throughout permit development and issuance.
• Support development of permit compliance programs, monitoring plans, and reporting.

Skills

NPDES permitting

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Project coordination

Client communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Staff Environmental Sciences Specialist focused on industrial wastewater permit‑ ting. You will lead NPDES projects, develop permit applications, and advise on regulatory strategies across multiple states.

The role requires 5+ years in environmental permitting, strong technical writing, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, legal teams, and regulators. Domestic travel and site assessment are expected.