Industrial Stormwater/Wastewater Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our EHS West Environment team as an Industrial Stormwater/Wastewater Regulatory Compliance Specialist. In this position, you will play a critical role in analyzing and interpreting stormwater and wastewater regulations to ensure compliance with environmental guidelines, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program, Oil Pollution Act, Pollution Prevention Act, International Plumbing Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct in-depth research on water quality regulations, policies, and standards at the local, state, and federal levels.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct comprehensive research on water quality regulations, policies, and standards to identify applicable guidelines and requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in water quality regulations and monitor changes in environmental legislation that may impact our client.
• Analyze and interpret complex regulatory documents to assess their implications for our projects and compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with team members to provide guidance and support in implementing water quality regulations effectively.
• Assist in the development of recommendations to ensure compliance with water quality regulations based on observations from field staff. 
• Support the preparation and submission of permit applications, compliance reports, and other regulatory documents as required. 
• Provide training and guidance to internal team members on water quality regulations and compliance requirements.
• Review water quality management plans for conformance with standards and regulatory requirements and verify technical solutions and/or basis and validity of conclusion/recommendation.  

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in water quality regulations, policies, and standards at the local, state, and federal levels. 
• Valid Driver's license is required for this role. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of water quality regulations, policies, and standards at the local, state, and federal levels. DoD experience preferred.
• Experience conducting research and analysis of environmental regulations, preferably in the stormwater and wastewater field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex regulatory information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills to interpret and synthesize regulatory information accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in using research tools, websites, supplemental environmental plans, and software applications relevant to water quality regulation research.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and the ability to prepare permit applications and compliance reports is desirable.
• Strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

• Due to the nature of this role, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $125,000.00. 

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.