Stormwater Senior Technical Manager (California) at Woodard Curran

Sacramento, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Environmental Engineering, Water ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Motivated, growth-oriented professional able to lead multi-disciplined project teams from planning and conceptual design through final design, permitting, construction, and closeout
Strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing urban stormwater solutions, including flood risk mitigation, stormwater conveyance, stormwater quality, and programmatic funding
Experience developing permitting strategies and identifying critical permit requirements
Familiarity with local and federal regulations
Experience providing engineering and environmental permitting support on stormwater and flood resiliency-related projects (experience with water resources, wastewater, and drinking water applications valuable)
Technically focused individual able to direct and collaborate with junior, mid-, and senior-level staff
Ability to support marketing and proposal efforts
Willingness to travel up to 20% of time with clients in CA and occasional travel within the US

Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead for all sizes of projects, working alongside Project Manager(s) to lead technical delivery of project tasks
Lead detailed design projects, including creation of contract documents (plan sets and specifications), hydraulic and hydrologic calculations, report writing, and other activities to support planning, design, and construction services for stormwater management facilities
Lead application of 1D and 2D hydraulic and hydrologic modeling systems in urban settings at local and watershed levels to support planning and design of infrastructure (pipelines, open channels, pump stations, channel stabilization, storage and treatment facilities, multi-benefit facilities, conveyance measures)
Determine overall technical and permitting approach for projects
Prepare and deliver presentations and training programs to internal and external clients and professionals
Mentor staff and support clients
Participate in delivery system improvement programs and lead Practice initiatives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Stormwater ManagementFlood ResiliencyEnvironmental PermittingWater Resources EngineeringWastewater EngineeringDrinking Water SystemsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCivil EngineeringHydrology

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location and arrangement for this role?

The position is based in California offices including Sacramento, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Jose, and San Diego, with a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days a week in office or on site with clients. Travel is up to 20% of time with clients in CA, plus occasional US travel for national initiatives.

What salary is offered for this Stormwater Senior Technical Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires strong experience in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing urban stormwater solutions including flood risk mitigation, stormwater conveyance, stormwater quality, and programmatic funding. Candidates need experience developing permitting strategies, familiarity with local and federal regulations, and the ability to lead technical delivery of multiple projects while supporting marketing and proposals.

What is the company culture like at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned company that cultivates teams encouraging collaboration in an inclusive culture, prioritizes people with opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility, and supports staff with engineers, operations professionals, and fiscal teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate is a motivated, growth-oriented professional with technical expertise in stormwater solutions, experience leading multi-disciplined project teams from planning through closeout, permitting strategy development, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to mentor staff while supporting marketing efforts.

Woodard Curran

Engineering and consulting for water management

About Woodard Curran

Woodard Curran specializes in engineering, science, and operations with a focus on clean water infrastructure and environmental consulting. They address complex water and environmental challenges by providing services such as water resources management, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, water reuse and recycling, and environmental remediation. Their project-based business model allows them to engage with a variety of clients, including government entities, private businesses, and institutions, generating revenue through consulting, design, and operational services. Unlike many competitors, Woodard Curran emphasizes modernizing water resources data management and has developed forensic tools to identify contaminants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Their goal is to make a positive impact on environmental health and sustainability, supported by initiatives from the Woodard Curran Foundation.

Portland, MaineHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$6.9MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from companies offering advanced automated systems like Greasezilla.

Strategic shifts from new leadership roles may disrupt operations or client relationships.

Reliance on grants poses financial risks if applications are unsuccessful.

Differentiation

Specializes in solving complex water and environmental challenges with innovative solutions.

Offers comprehensive services including water reuse, environmental remediation, and stormwater management.

Developed forensic tools to identify PFAS contaminants, aiding in compliance and liability management.

Upsides

Growing demand for PFAS remediation services due to increased regulatory scrutiny.

Rising interest in water reuse technologies for sustainable water management solutions.

Expansion of public-private partnerships offers long-term contract opportunities.

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