Senior Water Resources Engineer or Environmental Scientist 3

Haley & Aldrich•Walnut Creek, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Haley & Aldrich is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Scientist with expertise in Stormwater Compliance to join their growing team. This technical support role involves working with skilled professionals on diverse projects for municipal and utility clients, helping them navigate complex stormwater and related regulatory requirements. The position offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects and contribute to the company's vision of building resilient communities. This is a full-time position based in Oakland, CA or Walnut Creek, CA, with potential for remote work for candidates assigned to these offices who can establish a limited office presence. The role focuses on leading multidisciplinary compliance programs, serving as a trusted technical representative, developing regulatory strategies, advising clients, and mentoring staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources, or a related field.
15+ years of applicable experience in stormwater management, environmental regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise with municipal stormwater/MS4 programs, utility-scale stormwater compliance, NPDES permits, and California Water Boards requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop regulatory strategies and lead audits, inspections, compliance evaluations, and regulatory reporting.
Experience serving as a client-facing technical representative and advising clients on complex regulatory and compliance matters.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary technical assignments while effectively supporting project managers, client account leaders, and project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating and presenting technical and regulatory information to clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Ability to apply emotional intelligence to achieve greater impact in project team, client, and regulator communications.
Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, transfer technical knowledge, and support the professional development of project team members.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain municipal and utility client relationships.
Ability to work remotely or from the Oakland or Walnut Creek office while effectively collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or other advanced degree in environmental science, environmental policy, natural resources, or a related field.
California Professional Engineer registration.
Current CASQA Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification.
Experience with construction stormwater permitting and compliance programs.
Experience with industrial stormwater permitting and compliance programs.
Experience developing and growing consulting relationships with municipal agencies and utility clients in California.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of project work and proposals on large and/or complex multidisciplinary projects to align with company-defined business objectives and client expectations in partnership with the project team.
Demonstrate strong technical competence, knowledge of codes and regulations, and professional standards of practice in municipal, utility, construction, and/or industrial stormwater compliance.
Regularly coach, mentor, and direct staff in the quality execution of projects and preparation of analyses, technical reports, and other deliverables, with a focus on developing skills to support their professional growth.
Leverage your understanding of codes, regulations, and professional standards of practice to align project scopes with client objectives and regulatory requirements and deliver superior client value.
Develop and grow relationships with municipal and utility clients by understanding their operational and regulatory challenges and identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
Serve as a trusted technical representative for municipal and utility clients, advising them on stormwater compliance obligations, regulatory risks, and practical implementation strategies.
Support project managers with technical strategy, scope development, quality review, client communications, and resolution of complex regulatory issues.
Leverage your learning to increase the technical capabilities of others and the overall technical performance of the company.
Excel in your field by engaging with external organizations, delivering internal and external presentations, and contributing to technical publications.
Play a significant role in client and agency communications and negotiations.
Lead all work in accordance with company and client health and safety protocols.
Demonstrate the company’s foundational safety behaviors.