Compliance Engineering Manager

About the role

The Compliance Engineering Manager supports civil and environmental engineering projects and contributes to the growth of the regional office in the Asheville, NC area. The role ensures projects meet milestones and budgets while maintaining rigorous quality assurance and compliance with North Carolina laws and company policy. It covers design and development of sustainable stormwater management, water resource solutions and distribution and collection systems for private and municipal clients, operating under the ES Engineering P.C. organization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance with engineering projects and staff, including workload analysis, task allocation and schedule monitoring
• Oversee QA/QC for design plans, permitting and hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) modeling, and conduct regular reviews and audits
• Lead engineering technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications and compliance reports, and oversee H&H modeling with tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS or SWMM
• Produce material quantities, cost estimates and specifications, and manage project budgets so staff hours stay within financial limits
• Design and support municipal and private projects such as green infrastructure, sediment and erosion control, utility services, stormwater management, wastewater systems and grading
• Maintain client relationships and collaborate with business development staff on regional opportunities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in North Carolina
• At least 10 years of civil engineering experience, including 4 years in a management role
• In-depth knowledge of local, state and federal environmental compliance regulations (USEPA, NC DEQ, AWWA, ACOE, NCDOT)
• Strong management skills, including participation in management meetings, strategic planning and budget setting
• Preferred: experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, grading/site design, green infrastructure and hydraulic modeling, and a track record with regulatory agencies

Required skills

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM)
• NPDES permit interpretation and support (MSGP, MS4, individual discharge, Clean Water Act)
• Ability to work independently, multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle occasional overnight travel

Work is a mix of in-office and remote work; the office is in Stow, Ohio, and remote work requires an uninterrupted home internet connection of at least 20 Mbps. The position is exempt and reports to the Director of Compliance Services.