Water Permitting Specialist – Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer/Planner
Jacobs, Oakland, CA, United States
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What You’ll Do
As an emerging Scientist, Geologist, Engineer or Planner, you’ll provide technical support on water permitting projects in Northern California. You will manage up to 50 permitting projects per year throughout planning, construction, and permit closeout phases, preparing permit applications, sampling plans, discharge summaries, soil and water management plans, and close‑out documents. You will also learn the permitting requirements of City and California State Water Board agencies, navigate complex program structures, and communicate across diverse stakeholders.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field.
Professional experience in environmental consulting and/or regulatory agency work with direct client interaction.
Knowledge of permitting for groundwater, surface water and other media.
Ability to work independently with interdisciplinary project teams, including clients, construction professionals, engineers, planners, biologists and regulators.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, prioritization, and adaptability to project and schedule changes.
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
Benefits & Compensation
Estimated travel: 5‑10% within Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area for job walks and inspections.
Competitive salary range: $66,300 to $100,210, based on location, skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision and basic life insurance; 401(k) with company match; deferred compensation options; stock purchase program.
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and performance‑based bonus potential.
Hybrid working policy to split time between office and remote locations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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What You’ll Do
As an emerging Scientist, Geologist, Engineer or Planner, you’ll provide technical support on water permitting projects in Northern California. You will manage up to 50 permitting projects per year throughout planning, construction, and permit closeout phases, preparing permit applications, sampling plans, discharge summaries, soil and water management plans, and close‑out documents. You will also learn the permitting requirements of City and California State Water Board agencies, navigate complex program structures, and communicate across diverse stakeholders.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, or a closely related field.
Professional experience in environmental consulting and/or regulatory agency work with direct client interaction.
Knowledge of permitting for groundwater, surface water and other media.
Ability to work independently with interdisciplinary project teams, including clients, construction professionals, engineers, planners, biologists and regulators.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, prioritization, and adaptability to project and schedule changes.
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.
Benefits & Compensation
Estimated travel: 5‑10% within Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area for job walks and inspections.
Competitive salary range: $66,300 to $100,210, based on location, skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, vision and basic life insurance; 401(k) with company match; deferred compensation options; stock purchase program.
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and performance‑based bonus potential.
Hybrid working policy to split time between office and remote locations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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