Stormwater Senior Technical Lead - California

Job Description

Job Description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Who we are looking for :

At Woodard & Curran, there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues, solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept : to provide a safe and enjoyable place to work, with opportunities, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients.  We are seeking an experienced professional to grow our Stormwater and Flood Resiliency Practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing stormwater and flood resiliency projects. This role requires a thorough understanding in evaluating, planning, designing, and constructing stormwater solutions, including flood risk mitigation, watershed management, stormwater conveyance, stormwater quality, and programmatic funding, among other areas.

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran :

The ability to grow and succeed as a firm is a direct function of the technical expertise we develop within and the external client and business partnerships we cultivate.  As such, the Senior Technical Leader is responsible for keeping their group’s technical proficiency at the forefront of their client and business relationships to market our innovative project delivery methods. This position is highly visible both within and outside the firm.  You will be responsible for overseeing and leading stormwater and flood resiliency projects in the Region. This includes providing technical expertise on stormwater management and flood resiliency, developing and maintaining relationships with clients and regulatory agencies, supervising project teams, preparing reports and proposals, staying current on emerging technologies and regulations, and representing the company in industry and professional organizations. The primary goal of a senior technical leader is to ensure that all projects are executed efficiently and effectively while adhering to all relevant regulations and standards.

Location :  Where you work best. We have California Offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego and flexible work arrangements including remote or hybrid options (Hybrid 1 -2 days a week in office or on site with clients). Preference for Southern California Region.

Travel :  Up to 20% of time with clients in CA.  Occasional travel within the US to support national Practice strategic initiatives.

Projects may include :

• Stormwater Master Planning
• Multi-benefit projects
• Urban flood resiliency
• Stormwater quality treatment
• Capture, treatment and reuse

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran :

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What you will need to succeed :

This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee's primary work location, skills, experience, and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

Group A (San Diego, Sacramento) $180,000 - $200,000

Group B – (Los Angeles, Irvine) $185,000 - $210,000

Group B– (San Francisco, Walnut Creek) $180,000 - $225000

This position’s anticipated pay range is provided; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on experience level and will consider a percentage-based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

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Employee Support & Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure :

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.