Stormwater Scientist; QSD

Bancroft Construction Services is seeking a skilled QSD Stormwater Scientist to support our growing portfolio of construction and compliance projects throughout California. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the Construction General Permit (CGP) through development and implementation of SWPPPs, conducting routine and storm-event inspections, managing stormwater sampling, and completing all regulatory reporting through SMARTS. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with practical field experience and excels at communicating requirements to project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.

This position also plays a key leadership role by training and mentoring junior staff in CGP compliance processes, BMP implementation, inspection techniques, and digital documentation workflows. The QSD Stormwater Scientist supports the company’s environmental commitment by helping ensure our construction activities exceed regulatory expectations and reflect Bancroft’s high standard of environmental stewardship.

This position is a remote position with travel to job sites within Orange County, CA.

• Prepare, update, and certify SWPPPs in accordance with the California Construction General Permit (CGP).
• Conduct pre-, during-, and post-construction stormwater inspections per CGP requirements.
• Ensure installation and maintenance of erosion control, sediment control, and good housekeeping BMPs.
• Conduct project-specific erosion and sediment control assessments and develop BMP designs.
• Collect and analyze Qualifying Rain Event (QRE) stormwater samples in accordance with CGP protocols.
• Conduct Non-Visible Pollutant (NVP) assessments and sampling when applicable.
• Develop, update, and certify SWPPPs in compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations.
• Register projects, upload SWPPPs, certify documents, and maintain project information in SMARTS.
• Track permit deadlines, data submissions, and maintain full regulatory compliance through SMARTS.
• Interpret and ensure adherence to the Construction General Permit and related Water Board regulations.
• Communicate with contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies regarding stormwater compliance.
• Provide compliance guidance to project teams and support permit-related decisions.
• Train and mentor junior staff on CGP compliance requirements and documentation.
• Prepare inspection reports, compliance documentation, and regulatory submittals.
• Communicate site needs, compliance risks, and monitoring results to clients proactively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
• (Preferred) Master’s degree in an environmental or engineering field.
• QSD (Qualified Stormwater Designer) certification required or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• (Preferred) Additional certifications such as CPSWQ, CESSWI, CPESC, or similar.
• 2–5+ years of direct experience with the CGP in California.
• Demonstrated experience developing and certifying SWPPPs, including risk assessments and BMP design.
• Hands-on experience conducting CGP inspections and storm event assessments.
• Experience conducting stormwater sampling, including QRE sampling and NVP testing protocols.
• Proficiency in SMARTS (Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System) including permit registration, reporting, and certification.
• Familiarity with local municipal stormwater requirements, MS4 programs, and regional Water Board interpretations.

Pay: Starting salary of $80,000-$100,000 annually

This position is a remote position with travel to job sites within Orange County, CA.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
• Training provided.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and diverse team.

Our mission at Bancroft Construction Services is to provide quality environmental compliance consulting services with honesty, sincerity, and diligence. By providing environmental compliance consulting services, we demonstrate our devotion to ensuring California’s waterways remain pure and unpolluted and its precious biological and cultural resources are protected and…