Water Quality Environmental Consultant - TX

ckassociates; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development & conferences

Mentoring & coaching

Job summary

CK is seeking a Water Quality Consultant to join our team in The Woodlands, Texas. You will tackle regulatory challenges, build client relationships, and own projects that make an impact across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

The role offers growth toward project management and mentoring junior staff, with an emphasis on practical environmental solutions and collaboration with engineers, scientists, and geologists. A hybrid work model is available to support project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of environmental consulting experience with water quality permitting, compliance, or related projects.
• Experience with water quality permitting, industrial wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, surface water monitoring, or environmental sampling.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and TPDES/NPDES permitting programs.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support water quality permitting and compliance projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare permit applications, compliance reports, technical memoranda, and regulatory correspondence.
• Coordinate and conduct water quality, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater monitoring programs and field investigations.
• Evaluate environmental data and develop technical analyses and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with increasing independence.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering practical, high-quality environmental solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, geologists, and other technical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• As experience grows, take on increasing responsibility for project management, client development, mentoring junior staff, and business development.

Skills

Water quality permitting

Industrial wastewater

Stormwater

Groundwater investigations

Surface water monitoring

Environmental sampling

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/related

Job description

Grow Your Career While Solving Complex Environmental Challenges

CK is seeking a Water Quality Consultant to join our growing team in The Woodlands, Texas. We're looking for an environmental professional who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges, building client relationships, and taking ownership of projects that make a meaningful impact.

Whether you're an experienced consultant looking for greater project responsibility or you're ready to take the next step toward project management, CK offers the opportunity to expand your technical expertise while working alongside a collaborative team of experienced environmental professionals.

As an employee-owned environmental consulting firm, we believe in investing in our people through mentoring, meaningful project experience, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

As a Water Quality Consultant, you'll work with industrial and commercial clients throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast, providing practical solutions to environmental permitting and compliance challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and support water quality permitting and compliance projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare permit applications, compliance reports, technical memoranda, and regulatory correspondence.
• Coordinate and conduct water quality, groundwater, stormwater, and wastewater monitoring programs and field investigations.
• Evaluate environmental data and develop technical analyses and recommendations.
  • Support permitting and compliance programs, including:
  • TPDES/NPDES wastewater permitting
  • Stormwater compliance
  • SPCC Plans
  • FRPs
  • Industrial wastewater compliance
  • Groundwater and surface water monitoring
• Coordinate with clients, laboratories, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with increasing independence.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by delivering practical, high-quality environmental solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, geologists, and other technical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• As your experience grows, take on increasing responsibility for project management, client development, mentoring junior staff, and business development.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of environmental consulting experience with water quality permitting, compliance, or related environmental projects.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Water quality permitting
  • Industrial wastewater compliance
  • Stormwater compliance
  • Groundwater investigations
  • Surface water monitoring
  • Environmental sampling
• Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act and TPDES/NPDES permitting programs.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional client service.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with five to seven years of consulting experience who are looking for increased project responsibility are encouraged to apply.

Additional experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Preparing permit applications and regulatory reports
• Industrial wastewater permitting and compliance
• SPCC Plans
• SWPPPs
• Managing project budgets and schedules
• Direct client interaction and relationship management
• Mentoring junior staff

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must meet all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security Program requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to safely operate a company vehicle, including a full-size pickup truck.

Why Join CK?

At CK, you'll join an employee-owned environmental consulting firm where technical excellence, collaboration, and long-term client relationships have been the foundation of our success for more than 45 years.

Our consultants work on diverse environmental challenges for leading industrial clients across Texas and the Gulf Coast while developing the technical and leadership skills needed for long-term career success.

Unlike many larger consulting firms, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of projects earlier in your career.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Learn from experienced technical leaders across multiple environmental disciplines.
• Develop project management and business development skills.
• Advance based on your performance, initiative, and contributions.

We Offer

• Employee ownership.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work flexibility based on project and business needs.
• Professional development, continuing education, and support for industry conferences.
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced consultants.
• Diverse and technically challenging projects across multiple industries.
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, technical excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your experience, take on greater responsibility, and build a rewarding consulting career with an employee-owned firm, we'd love to hear from you.