McMillen · 3 months ago
Water Quality Lead
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expMcMillen, Inc. is an engineering, environmental, and construction firm seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Water Quality Lead to provide technical and leadership support for complex water quality projects across the Northwest. The role involves leading teams in water quality investigations, managing regulatory compliance, and supporting water quality modeling and documentation efforts.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise teams conducting water quality investigations, laboratory research, and regulatory impact analyses
Oversee the preparation and review of technical documentation, study plans, and water quality reports
Review and interpret analytical results from bacteriological and chemical analyses to ensure regulatory compliance
Manage the response to water quality issues, including incident investigations and corrective action implementation
Support water quality modeling, data management, and interpretation to guide project decisions
Contribute to relicensing documentation, environmental reports, and compliance deliverables
Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state environmental regulations
Implement and maintain management policies, quality assurance protocols, and operating practices
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advance project objectives
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and technical specialists
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related technical discipline
8+ years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or project management roles
Demonstrated expertise in water quality modeling and regulatory documentation management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical and analytical abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed and perform occasional fieldwork in varying weather conditions
Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options
Preferred
Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Water Resources, or related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
FSA
EAP
401(k) and match
9 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO
Opportunity for Stock Ownership
Wellness Reimbursement
Company
McMillen
Water is a powerful and precious resource that deserves responsible management. It is why, at McMillen, we take on our client’s projects as our own.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicole Guttridge
HR Business Partner
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