DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Surface Water Quality Specialist to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. We work on projects that serve some of the largest agencies, utilities, and private developers in the State of California. As a part of our Water Quality team, you will work alongside and be trained by our industry leading team on tasks appropriate for a junior engineer/scientist/compliance specialist. Our highly interactive team consistently works on complex, fast-paced, think on your feet type of projects which often take place in unique and remote locations. 

Tasks may include:

Data collection, review, organization, and analysis of stormwater reports, inspections, and sampling records Site reviews, field inspections, and stormwater sampling at construction sites and industrial facilities. Coordination with construction site managers, contractors, and other project personnel may be needed.  Development, review, and of stormwater management and compliance plans, specifications, and estimates, as well as preparation of stormwater permits. Plans include Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCPs), Low Impact Development (LID) Plans, and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs). Stormwater permitting will occur under the California Construction General Permit (CGP), Industrial General Permit (IGP), and MS4 permits throughout the region. Preparation of plans will include the use of drafting and mapping software, such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS. Regulatory compliance assistance to both public and private clients, policy development and analysis, and report writing for Phase I and Phase II NPDES permits, the Construction General Permit, the Industrial General Permit, and the Statewide Trash Amendments.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science preferred Coursework or experience with civil engineering design, construction site management, erosion and sediment control, water quality, and/or hydrology and hydraulics 2+ years of experience in surface water or a related field Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS Familiarity with mobile data collection

COMPENSATION
The compensation range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.