Are you ready to love where you live, where you work and who you work with?
Are you dreaming of designing the infrastructure that helps define a community and a way of life?
Are you longing to work with a team of people who are as passionate about their work and community as you are?
Are you imagining an engineering and surveying firm where your skills work in concert with both disciplines and daily conversation is the norm?
Welcome to NorthStar.
We are a team of engineers and surveyors who have been serving Northern California communities for over 40 years. We honestly love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.
We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.
Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.
Are you our next team member?
What you must have to apply
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering PE or combination of a related bachelor’s degree and the following certifications: QSD, CPESC, CPSWQ, CESSWI, CISEC
- Current California QSD certification
- 2 years performing erosion and sediment control inspections
- Experience preparing and implementing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for construction projects
- Valid California driver’s license and clean DMV record
- Ability to work both in the office and in the field, including outdoor conditions and occasional overnight travel
What we would like you to have
- 2 years performing construction inspections
- CPESC, CISEC, PE, PG, or related environmental/civil engineering credentials.
- Experience with municipal stormwater permits (MS4 programs).
- Knowledge of hydrology, drainage design, and TMDL compliance.
- Experience using AutoCAD, GIS, or environmental compliance software.
Your Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of California Construction General Permit requirements.
- Understanding of erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater BMPs.
- Ability to conduct field inspections in varying weather and terrain conditions.
- Knowledge of stormwater regulations and BMP implementation.
- Experience with construction site inspections and environmental compliance.
- Ability to read grading plans, drainage plans, and SWPPP documents.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Organized and efficient, detail oriented; skilled at multi-tasking.
- Outstanding interpersonal, organization and time management skills.
- Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.
- Ability to make complex computations and to check plans, calculations, and specifications.
- Ability to assist in the development, implementation and support of all policies, procedures, and systems.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, specifically Civil 3D, Blue Beam, and Suite of Microsoft Office Products.
- Working towards developing skills for project management, leading a team, delegating tasks and managing budgets.
Your Job Responsibilities
- Prepare, certify, revise, and maintain SWPPPs in compliance with California CGP requirements.
- Conduct project risk assessments, pollutant source evaluations, and BMP (Best Management Practice) selection.
- Develop erosion and sediment control plans for active construction sites.
- Perform site inspections and sampling per the requirements of the Construction General Permit (CGP).
- Coordinate stormwater sampling, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Upload and manage permit documentation through the SMARTS system.
- Review project plans, grading plans, and drainage reports for regulatory compliance.
- Provide recommendations for corrective actions and BMP modifications.
- Train field personnel and subcontractors on SWPPP implementation requirements.
- Coordinate with contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and project owners.
- Conduct onsite tailgate SWPPP trainings.
- Support preparation of Notices of Intent (NOI), Annual Reports, and Notices of Termination (NOTs).
- Maintain accurate inspection logs, compliance records, and reporting documentation.
- Project Management responsibilities under direct supervision.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, kneel, sit, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel and operate sampling equipment and standard office equipment; walk over rough and uneven terrain, exposed to poisonous plants and other biological hazards; enter and walk within confined spaces; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Position requires the stamina to move throughout the job site and to complete the Essential Duties of the position.
Additional details on the physical, visual, mental, and environmental demands of the Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) position are available in the full job description upon request.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary – $85,280 to $104,960 based on relevant experience
- Medical Insurance – stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium
- Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
- Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with 100% matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately
- 8 days paid holidays
- Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Relocation reimbursement
Opportunities
- Fulfilling Projects - NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients. We have worked with a range of clients in multiple industries: City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Schools, Native American Tribes, Non-profit Organizations, Health Care Entities, Utility Companies, Local Developers, and Small Businesses.
- Time for Life - We are as passionate about enjoying life as we are about the great work we do. We show up for our team and our clients Monday through Friday and 40 hours is a typical week.
Life in Chico
Why do we love Chico so much? Glad you asked! Just 90 minutes north of Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the North Coast, Chico is a welcoming town with a vibrant community that has become a regional center for recreation, business, the arts, and cultural activity. The CSU Chico campus brings diversity and liveliness to our downtown with its farmer’s markets, restaurants, and live music. Within our 11- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.
If you are inspired by our mission and values, we look forward to sharing all that NorthStar and Chico, CA have to offer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position. A full copy of the job description is available upon request.
