The Compliance  Engineering Manager will support a range of civil and environmental engineering projects and contribute to the continued growth of our regional office in the Asheville NC area. This role involves adherence to  project milestones, budgets and  maintaining rigorous quality assurance, ensuring that projects align with legal requirements and company policies in the state of North Carolina.  The position includes design and development of sustainable stormwater management strategies, water resource solutions and distribution and collection systems for private and municipal clients.  This position will operate under the ES Engineering P.C. organization in compliance with State of North Carolina requirements.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams, strong accountability to headquarters, and the ability to engage with clients and business development staff to strengthen regional relationships.

This role offers excellent professional growth potential, exposure to diverse civil and environmental projects, and opportunities to participate in expanding the company’s presence in the region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Leadership and Team Management 

• Lead and manage compliance with engineering projects and staff.
• Workload analysis to manage the design and engineering staff schedule and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Allocate tasks and resources based on project requirements and team capabilities.
• Monitor and adjust schedules as needed to address project changes or delays.

Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) and Compliance 

• Oversee QA/QC processes for design plans, permitting, and hydrology & hydraulics (H&H) modeling and deliverables.
• Ensure all designs meet regulatory standards and project specifications.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to maintain high-quality standards.

Engineering Design Development and Budget Management 

• Lead the development of engineering technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and other project related documents, plans, and compliance reports.
• Perform and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or SWMM.
• Produce material quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and other documents necessary for construction implementation.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring that staff hours stay within financial constraints.
• Design, and construction support for municipal and private development projects such as green infrastructure, sediment and erosion control, utility services, stormwater management, wastewater systems and grading design

Client and Business Development Support

• Maintain positive client relationships through clear communication and reliable project delivery.
• Collaborate with business development staff to identify and pursue regional opportunities.

Requirements 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering, is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of North Carolina is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering with at least 4 years in a management role.
• In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations such as USEPA, NC DEQ, AWWA, ACOE, and NCDOT.
• Ability to manage and proven experience with projects using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or SWMM is required.
• Expertise with interpretation of and client support with NPDES permits including MSGP, MS4, individual discharge,  water quality standards,  spill prevention, and other Clean Water Act regulations.
• Strong management skills include participation in management meetings, strategic planning, and establishing revenue goals and departmental/office budgets.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience: 

• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions and the ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Experience using  AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil engineering-related projects including stormwater and hydraulic design.
• Design experience with grading/site design, green infrastructure, stormwater management, and hydraulic modeling.
• Ability to work independently, self-critique work, and multi-task regularly in a fast-paced environment with multiple changes, accepting responsibility for critical work products and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of successful interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Work Environment 

The work environment will be a mix of in-office and remote work. Standard office equipment will be provided to work in the office. In office space will be provided for you in the company’s Stow, Ohio office. For any allowable remote work. uninterrupted home-based internet is a must in your home to attend and host video calls, along with a minimum bandwidth speed of 20 mbps.  

Additional: 

Department & Division: Compliance Services 

Exempt Status*: Exempt 

Reports to**:   EnviroScience, Inc, Director of Compliance Services

Works with Inside Company: Director, Business Development, Operations, Human Resources, Project Managers, Scientists, Engineers 

Works with Outside Company: Consultants, Project Managers, Clients 

Working Conditions: Office and occasional field work. Fieldwork with include the ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains.

Supervisor Responsibilities:  Management of engineering staff and projects

Physical Requirements:  

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 lbs.  
• Communication with others to exchange information.  

Travel Requirements: Occasional overnight travel may be necessary on a project-specific basis.  

*This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. 

**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs. 

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company: EnviroScience