Keish Inc. · 3 months ago
Stormwater Specialist/Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKeish Environmental is a woman-owned firm specializing in stormwater management and environmental compliance. They are seeking an experienced Stormwater Specialist/Engineer to manage stormwater compliance for clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, applying advanced stormwater management strategies and regulatory oversight to protect communities and ecosystems.
ComplianceEnvironmental ConsultingTraining
No H1B
Responsibilities
Apply QSD-level expertise to ensure stormwater compliance across construction, municipal projects
Conduct field inspections and implement stormwater BMPs per NPDES permits, SWPPPs, and MS4 stormwater programs
Develop and refine SWPPP plans for projects in environmentally sensitive and post-wildfire areas
Guide project teams on regulatory compliance, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
Prepare expert-level inspection reports and communicate findings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Collaborate with regulatory bodies (Regional Water Quality Control Board, CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, NOAA Fisheries) to maintain high compliance standards
Qualification
Required
QSP certification required
QSD certification strongly preferred
2-5 years of experience in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Construction Management
Deep understanding of stormwater regulations, NPDES permits, and erosion control strategies
Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor SWPPP plans for complex, environmentally sensitive projects
Capability to read and understand technical drawings with an understanding of terminology, symbols and conventions used in engineering drawings
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
Ability to produce clear and concise compliance reports
Preferred
Experience with MS4 stormwater programs
Experience with post-wildfire restoration
Benefits
Medical (Kaiser/Anthem), Dental, Vision, Life & LTD insurance
401(k) with company match
9 paid holidays + PTO for vacation and sick leave
Flexible work hours (field-driven)
Company
Keish Inc.
Stormwater and Mitigation Compliance Specialists Keish Environmental offers superior sustainability, environmental and stormwater compliance services in the Bay Area.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rachael Keish
CEO, ENV SP, QSD/P, CASQA ToR
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