Environmental Scientist Project Manager
CWE, An Apex Company, is a dynamic, award-winning provider of consulting, engineering, technical, and construction management services. Clients trust CWE to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to solve complex problems involving civil infrastructure, water resources, and the environment. CWE is an integrated firm with a reputation for delivering engineering solutions that improve the quality of life in a fiscally responsible and holistic manner, consistent with our vision of Creating a better tomorrow, today®.
We develop and implement real world solutions that are practical and cost-effective to create value for our clients and enhance our communities and environment.
Why Work for Us?
This is not a "job" – it is a career with a rapidly-growing organization in a dynamic industry that recognizes excellent performance and provides opportunities for growth and advancement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable engineering and technical skills under industry recognized leaders. In addition, as a firm that is leading the industry with innovative and creative approaches to solving environmental and engineering challenges, our employees leave the office each day knowing they have contributed to a positive movement that will improve our communities, environment, and the world. Join a 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as an Environmental Scientist Project Manager at our headquarters in Fullerton, California.
General Characteristics
Responsible for managing municipal, utility, industrial, and commercials clients with stormwater planning and compliance efforts associated with Phase I and II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permits, the Construction General Permit (CGP), and Industrial General Permit (IGP).
Manage and Interpret complex regulatory permits, assist clients with regulatory compliance, prepare technical reports, conduct environmental compliance inspections and sampling, and complete high quality deliverables on time and within budget
Lead Manage environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater
Critical Tasks and Responsibilities
Project Management
Interpret regulatory permits and formulate compliance strategies
Prepare comprehensive approaches, work plans, technical reports and documents (watershed management plans, stormwater management plans, annual reports, non-stormwater discharge source assessments, adaptive management plans, compliance guidance documents, compliance reports, rain and sampling event summary reports, SWPPPs, WQMPs, etc.)
Execute/manage field investigations, including mobilization/demobilization decisions
Manage workload of other Environmental Scientist staff
Prepare/Monitor Project Budgets
Meet with clients regarding work and performance of team, and regarding current and future work
Perform construction site and facility environmental compliance inspections (QSP, QISP, FOG)
Conduct environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater, along with soils and sediments)
Make field observations and perform data measurement and collection assignments
Data management and analysis (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
Develop and implement monitoring and reporting plans and field studies
Perform regulatory and water quality data analyses
Participate/lead in technical presentations
Required Competencies and Qualifications
BS in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of professional work experience
Knowledge of stormwater permitting and planning; water quality monitoring; BMPs; and environmental compliance inspections
CPSWQ/CPESC certification
QSD or QSP and QISP certifications
Able to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permits
Strong analytical skills
Responsible and Accountable for project delivery
Perform a high level of QA/QC on work products
Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Demonstrates a strong work ethic
Excellent writer and communicator
Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative/positive attitude/team player
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50lbs
Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record
Desired Competencies and Qualifications
The following competencies and qualifications are a plus, but not required:
MS or PhD in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Proficient with ArcGIS
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
Perform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment
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Apex Job Title: Scientist IV - Sr Project Scientist
Req ID:
11758
Annual Expected Pay Range
$104,000—$146,000 USD