Water Quality Program Project Scientist/Engineer/Geologist/Planner (New England Region)

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.

What’s in it for you:

Woodard & Curran is offering a rewarding opportunity to a project-level professional to join our growing team in providing exceptional water quality program management services to municipal and industrial clients throughout the New England Region. We are looking for a team member who is passionate about protecting, preserving, and improving water quality through the implementation of integrated water quality programs like NPDES MS4, Construction and Industrial General Permits (or their state equivalents), development and implementation of nutrient reduction strategies, development of stormwater master plans, stormwater utility program conception and implementation support, and stormwater infrastructure related asset management support. You’ll experience diverse and exciting opportunities to interact with talented internal team members, external clients, professional organizations, and internal and external training opportunities. Woodard & Curran provides an excellent opportunity for career autonomy and flexibility in an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Who we are looking for:

A project-level environmental scientist, engineer, geologist, or planner with the drive and initiative to support a diverse range of water quality improvement programs through the application of critical and independent thinking, technical strategies, scientific and/or engineering principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have working knowledge of EPA Region 1 MS4 General Permit regulatory requirements, including implementing and interpreting illicit discharge investigations and results, nutrient control strategies, stormwater control measure selection and operation, and stormwater infrastructure operation and assessment. Familiarity with municipal and industrial activities that affect water quality and an understanding of municipal and departmental organization is an advantage.

The ideal candidate will be able to independently execute a diverse range of project delivery needs, provide direction to junior staff, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams ranging from entry-level to senior members. Quality is a key component of our work, and this should be reflected in product delivery. Strong technical writing skills are essential. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, mid-level professional with 5-10 years of experience who is willing to grow junior teams by serving as a resource and mentor while advancing professionally into a technical manager or project manager role.

Location: Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Office Preference: Hybrid

Travel: Up to 20%, Regional Travel

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

• Provide support to water quality programs with a focus on stormwater quality and quantity management.
• Apply sound and diverse knowledge of scientific and/or engineering principles and practices based on project needs.
• Direct junior staff to implement technical assignments within the scope and objectives of projects.
• Provide junior staff guidance and mentorship through performing reviews of written deliverables, including but not limited to emails, memorandums, reports, plans, permit applications, and other regulatory or client submittals.
• Evaluate and provide QA/QC of data presented in ArcGIS web viewers, Excel databases, and other similar platforms.
• Work with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS designers/technicians to provide direction on Field Map application development, execute analyses, and figure development.
• Develop quality work products suitable for technical manager and project manager review with minimal required edits.
• Demonstrate strong and proactive communication skills within the project team and/or to the client regarding updates on project progress, issues, or projected needs.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project needs with a professional, reliable, and organized approach.
• Interact with external clients via video calls, in-person meetings, presentations, and professional organization events and training in a professional and engaged manner.
• Coordinate, train junior staff, and/or perform field activities like stormwater control measure inspections, illicit discharge investigations, culvert inspections, and general field reconnaissance as needed.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for procurement of quotes, scheduling, implementation, and tracking of work.
• Assist with proposal development
• Participate in professional organization(s)

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil/environmental engineering, geology, planning, or related discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in the water quality field, with a focus on NPDES permit compliance, illicit discharge investigations, and data management
• Excellent knowledge of federal NPDES MS4 General Permit (or state equivalent)
• Understanding of federal NPDES Industrial and Construction General Permits (or state equivalents)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with stormwater nutrient control strategies
• Familiarity with stormwater master planning
• Familiarity with asset management planning
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new practices/information progressively throughout future project planning and implementation stages
• Ability to serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members
• Interest in expansion of knowledge and implementation related to stormwater utility implementation, stormwater asset management development, and similar water quality support services 

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.

• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.

• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.

• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.

• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.

Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.

Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.

WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.

LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.

Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.