Senior Scientist - Project Manager - Stormwater Compliance

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

8h

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in San Francisco, California. The role primarily serves as Project Manager and Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) on stormwater compliance and erosion control projects. The ideal candidate is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area to support existing programs.

The successful candidate provides technical and team leadership, project management, regulatory guidance, intermittent field oversight, and client support for stormwater permitting, inspections, erosion and sediment control, and compliance program implementation. The role works alongside project and program managers, mentors junior staff, manages client relationships, delivers technical work, and collaborates with the regional team. Work may be office- or field-based depending on project needs.

TRC describes itself as a global environmental and engineering consulting firm. It supports employee performance and career development through rewards, training, and development of new skills and certifications. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000 per year. The employee may also be eligible for participation in the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against annual key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in stormwater compliance, environmental permitting, and related regulatory programs.
• Current Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification in California.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex environmental or stormwater compliance projects.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater regulations, erosion and sediment control practices, and permit compliance requirements, including NPDES permitting and regional and state stormwater regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing proposals and executing work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional, service-oriented client interaction.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and project assignments, with up to approximately 30% local travel.
• Field activities may involve working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting light equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, and motor vehicle records check.
• Must reside in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as QISP, QSP, CPESC, or related credentials.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including a current annual refresher.
• California PE or PG license.
• Experience with Linear Underground/Overhead Requirements (LUP).
• Experience with stormwater BMP performance modeling.
• Experience with non-stormwater site assessment and remediation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior professionals.
• Business development and client account management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage stormwater compliance projects and programs from proposal and planning through execution and closeout.
• Serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for stormwater permitting, SWPPP preparation, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, review, and certify stormwater documents as a QSD, including SWPPPs and Linear Construction Activity Notifications (LCANs) for construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Prepare other National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)-related compliance documents.
• Conduct or oversee compliance monitoring for construction, industrial, and municipal stormwater permits, including site assessments, inspections, sampling, corrective-action tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee implementation of SWPPPs and related BMPs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Provide clients with strategic guidance on stormwater regulations, permit obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Review technical reports, inspection findings, permit applications, and compliance documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Support business development, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identifying new opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership in technical execution and professional development.
• Implement TRC’s safety, quality, and project management programs in accordance with industry best practices and company policies.
• Perform office- and field-based work depending on project needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on full-time or part-time status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior