Senior Scientist - Project Manager - Stormwater Compliance

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TRC is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Rancho Cordova, CA. Primarily, this position will act as Project Manager and Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) on stormwater compliance and erosion control projects. The ideal candidate would be located in the North Bay region of the SF Bay Area to support existing programs.

The successful candidate will provide technical and team leadership, project management, regulatory guidance, intermittent field oversight, and client support related to stormwater permitting, inspections, erosion and sediment control, and compliance program implementation. The successful candidate will work alongside project/programs managers, direct and mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, deliver high-quality technical work, and integrate with our diverse regional team

• 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 strategic guidance to clients regarding 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 activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science,…