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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

BKF Engineers is seeking an experienced Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) to support construction-phase environmental compliance services throughout California. The ideal candidate will have approximately 8+ years of experience managing stormwater compliance programs, conducting construction inspections, implementing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), coordinating with contractors and agency personnel, and serving as a trusted advisor to project teams. This position will play a key role in helping clients maintain compliance with California's Construction General Permit while supporting BKF's multidisciplinary transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated QSD & QSP for construction projects in accordance with California Construction General Permit requirements
• Conduct routine and rain event inspections, site assessments, and compliance audits
• Implement and oversee SWPPP requirements, BMPs, erosion and sediment control measures, and corrective actions
• Review project sites for permit compliance and identify potential environmental risks
• Coordinate with contractors, construction managers, regulatory agencies, and client representatives to resolve stormwater compliance issues
• Prepare inspection reports, corrective action reports, sampling records, rainfall documentation, and regulatory correspondence
• Perform stormwater monitoring, sampling, data management, and QA/QC review of field documentation
• Assist in the preparation, review, and amendment of SWPPPs and Permit Registration Documents (PRDs)
• Provide technical support related to dewatering activities, spill prevention planning, hazardous materials management, and environmental compliance during construction
• Support proposal development, scope preparation, cost estimating, and project pursuits
• Mentor and train junior inspectors and environmental compliance staff
• Collaborate with BKF project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field 

• Current QSP certification required; QSD certification preferred 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in stormwater compliance, environmental inspection, or construction environmental services 

• Strong knowledge of California Construction General Permit (CGP), SWPPPs, BMP implementation, stormwater monitoring, and regulatory reporting 

• Experience supporting transportation, utility, municipal, water, or civil infrastructure projects 

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and field assignments 

• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic stormwater reporting systems 

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout California 

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $100,000.00-$145,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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