Project Level Compliance Specialist - Stormwater

SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is seeking an early-career professional to join our team as a Project Level UPDES Stormwater Compliance Specialist. In this role, you will provide technical and project management support for stormwater permitting and compliance under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES), working directly with the Water Resources and Compliance teams. This position supports projects across the Western U.S. and reports to our Salt Lake City, UT office.

This is a full-time, regular position with benefits

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Under this posting, we may hire any of the following titles:

• Assistant Stormwater Compliance Specialist - Up to three (3) years of relevant experience and expertise
• Associate Stormwater Compliance Specialist - Up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise
• Stormwater Compliance Specialist - Up to seven (7) years of relevant experience and expertise

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Provide technical support for all aspects of UPDES stormwater permitting and compliance, including preparation, submittal, and maintenance of permits for construction, industrial, and municipal projects.
• Support project managers with tasks including budget management, subcontractor coordination, invoice review, and contract management.
• Conduct field inspections and stormwater sampling to ensure compliance with UPDES and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with client communication and regulatory agency coordination regarding stormwater compliance issues.
• Manage projects and contribute to the preparation of deliverables for key water resources and compliance projects.
• Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Earth Sciences, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience specializing in stormwater permitting and environmental compliance, preferably with UPDES or similar NPDES programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the U.S., with anticipated travel up to 40% (may vary per project needs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, and GIS.
• Ability to deliver projects within a management framework that prioritizes quality, safety, cost, and policy compliance.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required (may include weekends and nights).

Preferred or Helpful

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in stormwater permitting and compliance.
• Experience with project or task management.
• Familiarity with Utah DEQ regulations and UPDES permitting process.
• Construction General Permit (CGP) or Industrial General Permit (IGP) stormwater compliance experience.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER or similar safety certifications.

WHY WORK AT SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Salt Lake City, UT based position can expect the following rates:

• Assistant Project Compliance Specialist - $30.16/hr. - 37.96/hr.
• Associate Project Compliance Specialist-$33.28/hr.- 42.64/hr.
• Project Compliance Specialist - $77,875.00/yr. - $99,507.00/yr.

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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