Environmental Scientist

Location: Irvine, CA | Hybrid Field & Office Role

Make an Impact on Environmental Compliance & Sustainability

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and helping organizations stay compliant with environmental regulations? We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join a growing team supporting environmental compliance programs across a variety of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career environmental professional who enjoys a mix of office and field work, values professional growth, and wants exposure to a wide range of environmental regulations and compliance programs. You'll work alongside experienced environmental professionals, interact with clients, and gain hands-on experience conducting compliance audits, inspections, sampling, and technical reporting.

Work Schedule: Approximately 50% office and 50% field work, including travel to client facilities throughout California and other locations as needed.

What You'll Do

• Conduct environmental compliance audits, inspections, and site assessments.
• Support hazardous waste, regulated waste, RCRA, stormwater, air quality, and related environmental compliance programs.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory documentation, and compliance deliverables.
• Research environmental regulations and apply findings to client projects.
• Assist clients in understanding and complying with federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Participate in field sampling and data collection activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of environmental compliance experience.
• Knowledge of RCRA, hazardous waste management, regulated waste, and environmental compliance regulations.
• Experience with stormwater, air quality, storage tanks, or other multimedia environmental programs.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work as needed.
• Environmental auditing experience is a plus.

Why Apply?

• Diverse and challenging environmental projects.
• Opportunity to build expertise across multiple environmental media programs.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work that helps protect the environment and support regulatory compliance.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced environmental professionals.
• Mix of office, field, and client-facing responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Environmental Scientist : 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person