Associate Construction Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Specialist

The Opportunity

In this role as an  Associate Construction Stormwater & Environmental Compliance Specialist , you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a dynamic team within an established global infrastructure consulting and engineering company.
• Support proposal, design, procurement, and construction teams in identifying, mitigating, and managing environmental compliance risks on complex infrastructure and industrial construction projects.
• Help develop practical environmental plans, procedures, matrices, and training materials that enable project teams to execute work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements.
• Join Black & Veatch’s Environmental practice focused on environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and practical solutions for clients and their projects. 

This position will be based out of one of the following office locations (Overland Park, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Raleigh). However, candidates outside of these locations can also be considered near a Black & Veatch office. 

The Team

Our Environmental team is a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, engineers, scientists, project managers, and attorneys working together to identify optimum environmental solutions for our clients.  We have provided environmental consulting services in support of projects for over 40 years including a diverse and growing mix of infrastructure projects such as power generation (conventional and renewable) and transmission, oil and gas facilities and pipelines, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and food and beverage industries. As a full-service environmental consulting practice, services include impact assessment and planning, regulatory compliance and permitting, wetland and floodplain analysis, waterbody and water quality assessment, air quality permitting and management, environmental remediation, site due diligence, environmental noise assessment, pollution prevention planning, and climate action solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review RFPs, contract documents, permit conditions, design packages, and applicable environmental regulations to identify construction-phase environmental requirements, risks, assumptions, and compliance obligations for proposals and project execution. 
• Participate in pre-bid and pre-construction site visits to identify potential environmental constraints, stormwater risks, access considerations, waste streams, dewatering needs, sensitive resources, and mitigation measures that should be reflected in bids, schedules, scopes, and execution plans. 
• Develop, review, update, and support implementation of SWPPPs, environmental operations plans, waste management plans, spill prevention and response procedures, environmental compliance matrices, environmental awareness training, and related construction compliance deliverables. 
• Conduct construction site visits and compliance audits to evaluate implementation of permit requirements, SWPPPs, BMPs, waste management practices, spill prevention controls, and other environmental commitments; document findings and help develop solutions and timely implementation to support the resolution of issues. 
• Advise project managers, construction managers, site supervisors, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, and Environmental, Health, and Safety, (EHS) personnel on practical compliance strategies during proposal development, design, mobilization, construction, commissioning, and closeout. 
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness and construction stormwater compliance training for internal project teams and, when appropriate, subcontractors or field personnel. 
• Maintain awareness of evolving construction stormwater regulations, permit requirements, industry practices, BMP technologies, and lessons learned that may affect Black & Veatch projects. 
• Support continuous improvement of environmental compliance tools, templates, procedures, and work processes used across Black & Veatch construction projects. 

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, civil engineering, construction management, natural resources, or a related field preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or directly relevant experience may also be considered. 
• 3+ years of experience supporting environmental compliance for construction, infrastructure, industrial, power, water, oil and gas, data center, renewable energy, transmission, or similar projects. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction stormwater requirements, including NPDES and state-level construction general permits, SWPPP development and implementation, erosion and sediment control, BMP selection, inspections, corrective actions, stabilization, and recordkeeping. 
• Experience preparing or reviewing environmental compliance plans such as SWPPPs, environmental operations plans, waste management plans, spill prevention and response plans, environmental compliance matrices, and environmental awareness training materials. 
• Experience conducting field inspections, audits, or site walks on active construction projects and communicating findings, corrective actions, and practical mitigation measures to project teams. 
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements related to construction activities, which may include wetlands and waterbodies, protected species, cultural resources, spill reporting, waste management, dewatering, air/dust, noise, hazardous materials, and transportation-related requirements. 
• Relevant stormwater or environmental compliance certifications preferred, such as CPESC, CESSWI, CISEC, CESCL, QSP/QSD, state-specific stormwater inspector credentials, OSHA 10/30, RCRA, HAZWOPER, or equivalent training. 
• Ability to translate complex permits, regulatory, or technical requirements into clear, practical direction for construction teams, subcontractors, and project leadership. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain organized compliance documentation under schedule-driven project conditions. 
• Aptitude for creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and balancing compliance requirements with practical field execution. 
• Positive, team-first, get-the-job-done commitment with willingness to travel domestically to project sites. Infrequent international travel may be necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or professional degree in Sciences in area of expertise preferred with specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualifies the individual to perform the job responsibilities. 
• A minimum total of 3 years of related work experience. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function. 
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. 

Certifications

• Relevant stormwater, erosion and sediment control, environmental compliance, health and safety, or construction-related certifications are preferred and may vary by project location and regulatory jurisdiction. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. 
• Ability to utilize audio/videoconferencing software tools for internal and external communication. 
• Sitting, standing, and computer usage for extended periods of time. 
• Domestic travel is required to support proposal activities, site visits, construction audits, training, and project execution. Travel frequency may vary based on project assignments. Travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work in active construction environments and perform site walks that may include uneven terrain, variable weather conditions, personal protective equipment requirements, and coordination with site safety procedures. 

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

$81,609 - $122,441