Aspect Consulting, LLC (Aspect), an earth and water resources consulting firm, is seeking a Water Resources Scientist or Engineer to join our Stormwater Practice. This position includes a focus on fieldwork supporting our stormwater and surface water monitoring and site inspection projects.

Ponds, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, streams, biofiltration facilities, and stormwater pipes—responsible management of these resources requires high quality monitoring data. Aspect’s Stormwater Practice is known for providing sophisticated water quality and hydrologic monitoring capabilities that serve as the foundation for making informed, critical decisions. Our work includes:

• NPDES permit support for multiple jurisdictions
• Stream gaging and flow monitoring in the streams and rivers across the Northwest
• Monitoring performance of stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
• Operating automated sampling and telemetry equipment
• Collecting water level measurements to monitor changes in groundwater flow.
• Inspecting sites for proper BMP usage and identifying pollutant-generating activities

As a strong candidate, you will exhibit characteristics that form the foundation of a successful stormwater consultant and show potential for growth and career advancement. Some of these characteristics include an inquisitive and positive attitude, can‑do mentality, proactiveness, self-motivation, an eye for detail, excellent organization skills, and clear writing and communication skills.

Your initial responsibilities will include:

• Conducting field activities at sites across Washington State, with an emphasis in the Puget Sound region: water quality sampling; flow measurements in a wide variety of water bodies, especially pipes and streams; installing and maintaining monitoring equipment; site inspections; BMP assessments; sediment and solids sampling; and environmental sampling.
• Field reporting to project managers including field notes, chain of custody (COC) forms, photographs, and collected data.
• Managing and summarizing data collected using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Planning, preparing for, and conducting field data collection efforts with appropriate guidance. This will often involve independent effort and self-management of time.
• Focusing on client goals in completing projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in stormwater- or water-quality-related environmental sciences (e.g., hydrology) or civil or environmental engineering; high school diploma with commensurate experience may substitute.
• Ability to comprehend sampling plans and construction documents.
• Ability to work outside with variable hours in inclement weather conditions, including safely entering rivers, streams, and confined spaces (e.g., storm drainage structures).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to complete (as a part of your work at Aspect):
  • Confined Space Entry safety training
  • Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training
  • Adult First Aid and CPR training
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to local sites using shared Aspect vehicles or personal vehicle; occasional overnight travel may be required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience performing environmental fieldwork, sample collection for water and sediment, data management, and instrumentation calibration and programming
• Experience using asset management software, databases, data visualization and analysis programs (e.g., Tableau), and basic data graphing and summary methods
• Experience performing site assessments and inspections for stormwater source control, pollution prevention, and illicit discharges

Workplace Setting

• Often on site performing fieldwork throughout western Washington. As part of fieldwork, will need to be able to access our field Annex building, currently in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle.
• When not in the field, opportunity to work from where you are most productive—home, or our Seattle office.
• Interactive team of 130+ professionals across seven offices in Washington and Oregon
• Casual, collaborative, and professional office environment

Why Aspect?

Active, Engaged, Growing. Aspect Consulting is the home of regionally focused earth+water specialists in hydrogeology, geology, environmental remediation, and engineering. Ranging in technical complexity, a diverse blend of public and private projects provides you a balance between applied problem solving, technical analysis, and design. For ambitious entry-level and seasoned practice builders alike, Aspect offers a supportive, collaborative workplace designed to help you thrive and grow professionally.

We are taking a responsible approach to create a healthy work environment and meet the requirements of many of our public and private clients. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all employees who work on-site or in person, as well as all newly hired employees.

Aspect offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive compensation system to reward the collective team and recognize individual contributors. Aspect Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and we are actively working on our Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity goals as set out in our 2019 Strategic Planning goals.