Principal or Director, Stormwater & Watershed Sciences

About Us

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600 professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation energy water infrastructure private development and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recentGreat Place To Workcertification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our teammemberexperiences.

About The Role

Rincon Consultants Inc. is seeking aPrincipalor Director Stormwater & Watershed Sciencesto lead and growour constructionand industrial stormwater quality services throughout California.

This senior leadership role will focus on developing client programs related to Californias Construction and Industrial General Permitscompliance stormwater monitoringSWPPP development andBMP implementation regulatory strategy and program management. The ideal candidate will be a strong seller-doer who can build client relationships win work provide senior technical leadership and grow a high-performing practice.

Candidates with broader experience in municipal stormwaterandMS4 compliance TMDLs watershed management and regional water quality programs will also have opportunities to support and expand Rincons broader Watershed Sciences practice.

How We Collaborate

This role may offer a hybrid work setup blending time in the office with remote work as business needsevolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate connect with teammates and partner with clients. We may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles ofa Rinconoffice. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad Fresno Los Angeles Monterey Oakland Palm Springs Riverside Sacramento San Luis Obispo San Diego San Jose Santa Barbara and Ventura.

WhatYoullDo

• Lead and grow Rincons constructionindustrial and relatedstormwater quality services through strategic business development and client program expansion.
• Serve as a senior advisor toclientsNPDES and WDRrequirements compliance obligations and regulatory challenges.
• Develop and expand programs involvingwater quality complianceSWPPPdevelopment andimplementationcomplianceinspections monitoring and sampling SMARTS reporting BMPs corrective actions and training.
• Lead pursuits proposals scopes budgets and capture strategies for new and existing clients.
• Provide senior technical and program oversight to ensure quality schedule budget and client satisfaction.
• Build long-term relationships with public agencies utilities transportation and infrastructure clients industrial operators developers contractors and other regulated entities.
• Mentor staff and support recruiting team development and consistent technical delivery across the practice.
• Collaborate across Rincon toidentifyopportunities that connect construction and industrial stormwater services with broader municipal stormwater watersheds and water quality programs.

WhatYoullBring

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Science Geology Water Resources ora related field.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience in stormwater water quality compliance environmental consulting or related services.
• Strong knowledge of Californias Construction General Permit and/or Industrial General Permit.
• Experiencedeveloping and managing large complianceprogramswith SWPPP implementationBMPinspectionswater qualitysamplingand monitoring reporting and corrective action planning.
• Proven business development experience including cultivating client relationshipsidentifyingopportunities leading proposals and winning work.
• Experience leading complex client programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong business acumen and experience with budgets staffing scopes contracts and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage clients regulators and technical teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with municipal stormwater programs MS4permitcompliance TMDLs watershed management or regional water quality initiatives.
• Established relationships with California public agencies utilities transportation agencies industrial operators developers or contractors.
• California PE PG or other relevant professional registration.
• Stormwater credentials such as QISP QSD QSP CPSWQ CISEC or similar certifications.
• Experience developing multi-office or statewide client programs.
• Industry visibility through professional associations conferences publications training or related leadership activities.
• Experience and client relationships in Southern California and the greater Los Angeles region.

Investing in You

The base salary range for this full-time position is$150000 to $200000plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay isdeterminedbased on internal equity and a candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being growth and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice including health coverage options employer-sponsored insurance retirement benefits generous time off and programs that support learning growth and community engagement.

Explore more about our culture benefits and life at Rincon onourCulture and Benefits page.

Additional Employment Information

Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employmentdrug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana) in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.