24 Water Quality jobs

NATURE OF WORK This position is responsible for assisting with technical  landfill and environmental duties including but not limited to the regulatory compliance of  the  Regional Landfill, Transfer Stations,  Household Hazardous Waste Program, Random Waste Inspection Program, Special Waste Inspection Program, Used Oil Collection Program, groundwater monitoring, VPDES compliance sampling, Industrial Wastewater Compliance Sampling, landfill gas monitoring, emergency spill response and various recycling programs for unusual and / or hazardous materials.  This position is also responsible for providing assistance as needed in the following areas: ground water monitoring, methane gas surface emission monitoring, drinking water monitoring, storm water monitoring, methane gas probe testing and leachate water discharge monitoring. In addition, performs quarterly inspections at all of the SPSA transfer stations and the Regional Landfill simulating a DEQ (Department of Environmental...

Description Environmental Planning Unit 1 (Position Code 1045)   Overview: This Associate Water Resources Specialist provides key environmental planning, regulatory permitting, and project management support for large water infrastructure capital project teams. This position will directly support fast-paced teams working on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit and Pacheco Reservoir Expansion Projects. Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project is a complete dam rebuild that will bring the dam into compliance with today’s seismic standards. Anderson Reservoir is Valley Water’s largest reservoir at 90,400 acre-feet and is used to supply groundwater recharge to both North and South County, as well as convey raw water to Valley Water's water treatment plants. The seismic retrofit design phase is underway and construction of an outlet tunnel to respond to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directives is expected to begin in early 2021. For more information about this project:...

As the Water Quality Technician II you will support Conveyance and Distribution and Treatment Plant operations to assist with: conducting analyses, investigations of water quality issues, and preparing reports; conducting water quality studies, tests, inspections and research; and providing emergency response. You will also be updating water quality related databases and records, and gathering information for technical training material. Your ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly, work effectively in a team with others, and use of supporting applications (calculations, spreadsheets, etc.) will be important in this role.  This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description click here:   Water Quality Technician II   EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:  High school diploma or certificate of...

Stream Restoration Specialist Straughan Environmental, Inc. (Straughan)  is a successful, rapidly growing business that provides high-quality and cost effective environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the government and private sectors.   Straughan is committed to sustainable design   and is qualified in nearly all aspects of environmental service, including engineering, planning, design, and policy. Our staff consists of natural, wildlife, and wetland scientists; geomorphologists; civil, and environmental, and water resources engineers; biologists and botanists; planners; foresters; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CADD technicians. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a   highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career . Straughan is currently seeking a Stream Restoration Specialist to join our Water Resources Engineering Business Unit who has the ability to be a...

DIRECTOR, WATER RISK   Organization Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses. For more information about Ceres, please visit our website ( www.ceres.org ).  Description & Responsibilities Ceres’ Water Program promotes capital market solutions to the global water crisis by accelerating private sector leadership on sustainable water management, through cutting-edge research, investor mobilization and advocacy. Ultimately our work is about changing the way the world’s largest economic actors value and manage water. The Director of Water Risk will play a pivotal role in Ceres’ efforts to leverage the power of institutional investors to drive corporate action to address...

ERM is looking for Environmental Inspectors to oversee environmental compliance during the construction phase of energy projects located in Joliet, IL. The projects we work on and the services we provide demand teams of multiple disciplinary professionals working collaboratively to meet our clients’ needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of this temporary, field-based position include: Preparing and conducting environmental training for construction personnel; Conducting field inspections, monitoring and field survey work as directed; Interacting with and serving as a point of contact with agency officials, regulatory agency staff, landowners, contractors, clients and other project members and conducting required agency notifications; Reviewing and implementing project documents and providing direction, support and critical judgment on environmental compliance issues; Providing technical leadership, support and direction to field staff.  This...

ERM is seeking a motivated Staff Environmental Compliance Consultant , who is interested in participating on a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of ERM’s services, to join our consulting firm in San Francisco Bay area . In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers on EHS compliance, sustainability, and due diligence transaction projects.  This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM's national Performance & Assurance experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance, sustainability, site investigation and due diligence transaction projects. Prepare plans, permits, and reports for hazardous waste, air quality, storm water, NPDES, and wastewater programs.  Perform environmental...

Job Description BIO-WEST seeks a full-time environmental scientist to assist with field and office work in the Rosenberg Office. Under the direction of Senior Project Managers, the scientist will provide assistance to water resource specialists, wildlife biologists, wetland scientists, vegetation professionals, and coastal ecologists. Field work will consist of conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments according to ASTM Standards, Waters of the United States delineations according to applicable regulations, and other scientific studies as directed. Work will occur throughout Texas and the southern United States in both remote and developed areas, travel and extensive work outdoors with other technical staff is to be expected. Ideal candidate should have an ecological background and general knowledge of natural and cultural landscapes, as well as a working knowledge of appropriate local, state, and federal law and regulations. Education Bachelor’s degree or...

Summary: Systems Planning Corporation (SPC), a subsidiary company of GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking several Environmental Inspectors to work on projects in Texas and New Mexico. We are looking for individuals with a  working knowledge of environmental aspects of a pipeline construction project, including but not limited to, wetland crossings, stream crossings, agricultural lands, residential construction, cultural resources, and erosion and sediment control design and implementation.  Sound like a fit? We’d love the opportunity to get to know you!    Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Contractor implementation of environmental conditions and mitigation measures as set forth in Client Plans and Procedures, the FERC Certificate, and all other permits, clearances, or other authorizing documents; Coordination with any third-party Compliance Monitors; Installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures, including photo...

Summary:GAI Consultants is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Wetland Scientist) to support wetland field reviews, mitigation design, and permitting in Wisconsin. This position can be worked out of our Green Bay or Oshkosh, WI offices. Preference will be given to wetland professionals who have been assured by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) or who have the necessary skills and qualifications to become assured. The position will be located in either GAI’s Oshkosh or Green Bay offices, but consideration will be given for qualified candidates to work remotely. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates—advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing employee-owned company. Sound like a fit? We’d love the opportunity to get to know you!   Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Provide task...

Summary : GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated Environmental Compliance Coordinator, who is interested in participating on a variety of projects covering the full spectrum of our services.  The position would be located in our Richmond, VA office, but travel to other locations in support of project work would be anticipated.  Working with Project Managers, a successful candidate will be a resource to project teams by offering support and oversight in the areas of environmental law and regulation compliance, sustainability, product stewardship, contaminated site management, and project due diligence. Site investigations and monitoring, technical support, reporting, and coordination with clients, sub-contractors, and regulatory agencies will be involved with the position.  This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients.  Bring your talent to a range of stimulating...

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our  EcoSciences Group  as a  Senior Natural Resources Scientist/Project Manager  in our  Henderson, NV  office. MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE The Senior Natural Resources Scientist/Project Manager will join our vibrant planning, transportation engineering and water engineering teams to establish an environmental practice in our Henderson, NV office. While exercising technical expertise and providing environmental project oversight, a secondary focus will be working with our local Business Units to develop sufficient workload to begin building an environmental team for the long term. Projects will mostly be focused in Nevada but support may also be provided across the West and Mountain region. This position will support the Business Unit’s state, municipal and transportation businesses and will build into guiding and supervising junior to mid-level staff. Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned scientist...

Summary This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. This position is that of an Environmental Engineer, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC), Indian Health Service, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), located in Minot, ND. This office provides sanitation facilities to Indian families and communities through the authority of the Indian Sanitation Facilities Construction Act - Public Law 86-121. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides training and technical assistance directly to Tribes related to effective operation and management procedures for sanitation facilities, operator certification, and compliance with Federal Regulations. Investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, makes preliminary diagnosis, estimates cost and material necessary to correct malfunctioning system and submits recommendations to local, state, federal and Tribal partners. Responsible for...

Facebook designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world, and is responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world’s largest and complex terrestrial and subsea networks. Developing, operating and managing data center facilities and network infrastructure the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital cost efficiency in a safe working environment. Facebook evaluates sites across the world for data center and network development, and is seeking an environmental expert to lead and manage environmental due diligence and environmental permitting for our global infrastructure portfolio with a focus on network and data centers. This position will report directly to the Manager of the Environment & Water Team. Comprehensive environmental technical expertise as well as excellent communication, organizational and program management skills are required for this position. Some...

Facebook is hiring a sustainability professional to join the Sustainability team. At Facebook we recognize the urgency of climate change and are committed to help tackle this global challenge. We are taking action by minimizing our emissions, using renewable energy and reducing our energy and water usage, protecting workers and the environment in our supply chain, and partnering with others around us to develop and share solutions for a more sustainable world. The role will leverage strong program management skills to drive sustainability reporting, communications, business integration efforts, collaborating closely with internal partners across the company, supporting external engagement programs, and helping manage emerging sustainability issues. We are looking for smart and flexible candidates who are enthusiastic about collaborating with others, strong analytical skills, with demonstrated technical and critical thinking abilities and exemplary communication skills. The ideal...

Job Description ICF is currently seeking On-Call (Temporary) Fisheries and Aquatic Biologists/Technicians to be based out of our offices in San Francisco or Sacramento. The position will involve fisheries entrainment and water quality monitoring of hydraulic dredging operations in the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River. Work will be labor intensive at times, requiring long periods of standing and observing dredged material for fish and invertebrates. Work assignments include working up to 25-40 hours a week depending on work availability. Willingness to work nightshifts is required. About On-Call Employment with ICF Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF hires environmental professionals through “On-Call” contracts. Those who excel on our projects are sometimes offered full time employment on the Fish and Aquatic Science Team. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a...

Position Overview Are you interested in being able to travel the country while you build complex projects that better our economy and future?  If this is something that interests you, Kiewit is looking for individuals who can make a profound impact on our company culture every day. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. District Overview...

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking a  Senior Level Biologist  to fill a position with our natural resources team.   The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of consulting experience and be comfortable preparing technical analyses for documents compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); preparing biological evaluations / assessments compliant with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and preparing Essential Fish Habitat Assessments compliant with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act. Experience with completing Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 / Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting is a plus.   Requirements include preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, and budgets under the supervision of a project manager; and communicating with team members. This position will work closely to support the environmental planning and permitting team while collaborating on projects and with...

Description Environmental Planning Unit 2 (Position Code 1046) Overview: The Environmental Services Manager oversees a staff of accomplished, expert environmental professionals who provide surface water quality stewardship, environmental review, and permitting services in support of agency-wide capital projects and programs.  Valley Water’s capital improvement program includes projects to upgrade existing and construct new water storage and conveyance infrastructure, provide natural flood protection, and enhance stream ecosystems throughout the five major watersheds in Santa Clara County.  Other programs include maintaining and enhancing Valley Water’s imported and recycled water supply, upgrading water treatment plants, and conducting pollution prevention and monitoring activities in the Santa Clara County’s creeks and reservoirs. Due to increasingly complex capital environmental planning needs, a second Environmental Services Manager position was created to enhance...

Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC  is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented  Environmental Engineer  for our  Peoria, IL  location, who is looking for new learning experiences, opportunities for career growth, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.  Primary Responsibilities Assist in designing and operating landfill leachate systems, gas management systems, and landfill cells Prepare permit submittals to regulatory agencies Perform engineering calculations of moderate difficulty Document construction quality on landfill, remediation and stormwater projects Assist in preparing regulatory compliance plans and reports Collect field sampling data (soil, groundwater, and air) and prepare sampling plans Analyze and interpret data Manage drilling investigations and contractors Identify and proactively communicate opportunities to address client issues, solve problems, and improve operations Perform site...