Stormwater Engineer/Scientist

EKI Environment & Water Inc•Portland, OR

9d•$85,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Stormwater Engineer/Scientist position reports to the Team Leader and is responsible for supporting stormwater compliance and stormwater management design projects for our industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an engineer or scientist in the environmental engineering/consulting field with a background in industrial stormwater projects
Must have effective communication skills both oral and written
Must have a strong work ethic and attention to detail
Must have ability to multi-task, stay organized, work independently, and collaborate with various project teams
Must have a strong desire to grow personally as well as professionally
Must have a great attitude and be eager to learn
Must have a current valid driver’s license
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines
Must have the ability to obtain medical clearance to work on hazardous waste site(s)
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
Must be able to work 10-hour days
Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Professional Engineer license, Engineer-In-Training certification, or Professional Geologist license preferred
Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP) certification or interest in obtaining preferred
Experience with Autocad, AutoDesk Civil 3D, or ESRI Pro software packages preferred
OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the Environmental practice with the ability to step in and immediately manage various environmental projects
Prepare technical memoranda, Exceedance Response Action (ERA) reports, electronic deliverables, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and review and analyze data throughout the project cycle
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of stormwater runoff
Design stormwater best management practices
Inspect commercial, industrial, and construction sites for conformance with applicable stormwater permit requirements
Perform pollutant source assessments
Collect samples and evaluate stormwater quality data
Provide training to client personnel regarding applicable permit requirements, sampling procedures, and BMP implementation
Assist with permit applications and communicate with various environmental permitting agencies
Work with internal and external team members to produce successful projects
Other duties as required