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.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as an Senior Environmental Scientist III at our headquarters in Fullerton, California.
- Responsible for assisting 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).
- 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 environmental sampling, testing, and observations (primarily surface water, stormwater, groundwater, wastewater
- 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.)
- 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
- BS in Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of stormwater permitting and planning; water quality monitoring; BMPs; and environmental compliance inspections
- Able to read, interpret, and analyze plans, technical manuals, and permits
- Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative/positive attitude/team player
- Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record
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
- Perform maintenance and calibration of environmental monitoring instruments, meters, probes, and automated sampling equipment