Water Quality Environmental Consultant, Project Manager - LA

CK Associates

$88K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 8 years of consulting experience in water quality.
  • 5-10 years of hands-on experience in industrial wastewater permitting and compliance.
  • In-depth knowledge of water quality regulations in Louisiana and Texas.
  • Strong expertise in NPDES/TPDES/LPDES discharge permitting and compliance.
  • Proficiency in developing compliance plans like SPCC and SWPPP.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on client-ready documentation.
  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver water quality permit and compliance services for industrial clients.
  • Manage projects from kickoff to completion, focusing on budgets and timelines.
  • Prepare high-quality technical reports and proposals.
  • Develop and review water quality models to assist in compliance evaluations.
  • Liaise with regulatory agencies in Louisiana and Texas.
  • Mentor junior staff members and provide guidance.
  • Conduct fieldwork as necessary.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact environmental compliance for leading industrial clients.
  • Mentoring role that enhances leadership experience.
  • Engagement in professional organizations and industry conferences for growth.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects, promoting diverse experience.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and compliance.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Delivering water quality permit and compliance services for leading industrial clients.
  • Managing projects from kickoff to completion• budgets, timelines, QA/QC, and client relationships.
  • Preparing high-quality technical correspondence, reports, and proposals.
  • Developing, reviewing, and interpreting water quality and wastewater models to support permitting, compliance evaluations, and client decision-making.
  • Serving as a liaison with regulatory agencies in Louisiana and Texas.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior staff.
  • Conducting occasional fieldwork as needed.

Qualification:
  • A BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
  • At least 8 years of consulting experience in water quality.
  • 5• 10 years of hands-on experience in industrial wastewater permitting and compliance, and water quality modeling.
  • In-depth knowledge of water quality regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act, and CWA Section 316(b), especially in Louisiana and/or Texas.
  • Strong expertise in NPDES/TPDES/LPDES discharge permitting and compliance.
  • Proficiency in developing compliance plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, FRP, Dock Operations, TRE/TIE).
  • Excellent communication skills• with the ability to distill technical data into clear, client-ready language.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of successful project delivery and client engagement.
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards.
  • Willingness to participate in professional organizations and attend industry conferences.

Additional Requirements:
  • Must meet all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements• including eligibility for a TWIC card.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record; ability to operate a full-size pickup truck safely is essential.
  • Flexibility to work outside standard hours and travel as needed.

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