Environmental Analyst Jobs in California
Environmental Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, driven by the state's stringent environmental regulations, large public infrastructure programs, and major industries including oil and gas, agriculture, and construction. Most hiring is concentrated in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco, where agencies like the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Chevron, and AECOM maintain long-term environmental teams. The most in-demand specializations include remediation and hazardous waste management, air quality compliance, and CEQA document preparation, with openings at every level from entry-level field technician to senior project scientist. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Environmental Analyst to support the Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Directorate, Waste and Air Quality Office. You will provide advanced environmental regulatory compliance support in air quality to LLNL programs as well as support to the Environmental Functional Area (EFA) and ESH field Teams.
Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
- Serve as a primary technical contact for the EPA, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and local Air Districts.
- Interpret complex air compliance regulations and legislation, negotiate the best compliance solution with regulators, prepare detailed air permit applications and permit related documents, and serve as a resource for and/or collaborate with LLNL stakeholders.
- Analyze, interpret, and provide guidance on proposed federal, state, and local complex environmental regulations and DOE Orders as they may relate to LLNL operations.
- Conduct complex environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.
- Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and site verifications by internal and external agencies.
- Perform data analysis including statistical analysis of environmental data; maintain spreadsheets.
- Review air dispersion modeling and human health risk assessment modeling analyses as needed.
- Work independently and in a team environment with minimal direction depending on assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level
- Serve as a primary technical contact for environmental air regulatory compliance and interpret highly complex environmental regulations and legislation, negotiate the best compliance solution with regulators, prepare detailed applications and permit related documents and serve as a resource and/or collaborate with LLNL programs.
- Analyze proposed federal, state, and local highly complex environmental regulations and DOE requirements on orders for legal and potential impacts to LLNL operations.
- Conduct highly complex environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.
- Mentor and train junior staff in technical skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant knowledge and experience in federal, state, and local air regulations.
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance of complex environmental regulations and recommending solutions.
- Advanced experience conducting audits and compliance inspections.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively present, explain and communicate complex technical information to all levels of personnel and management; ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, discretion, and mature judgment.
- Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for complex problems which may involve data and modeling analysis.
- Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service, and good follow-through.
Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level
- Highly advanced knowledge and substantial experience in air compliance programs.
- Highly advanced experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance with highly complex environmental regulations and recommending and implementing solutions.
- Experience mentoring and training junior staff on relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Qualifications We Desire
- Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
- Experience with Bay Area Air Quality Management and/or San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulations.
- Experience with the management of air quality instrumentation/networks including installation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
- Knowledge and experience with other relating environmental regulatory and compliance requirements, including NEPA, CEQA, hazardous waste, stormwater, drinking water at the state and federal levels.
Pay Range: $154,950 - $235,692 Annually
$154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 level
$185,850 - $235,692 Annually for the TSS.4 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information
#LI-Hybrid
Position Information
This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Job Description
We have an opening for an Environmental Analyst to support the Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Directorate, Waste and Air Quality Office. You will provide advanced environmental regulatory compliance support in air quality to LLNL programs as well as support to the Environmental Functional Area (EFA) and ESH field Teams.
Depending on your assignment, this position may offer a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You may have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week.
This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.
You will
- Serve as a primary technical contact for the EPA, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and local Air Districts.
- Interpret complex air compliance regulations and legislation, negotiate the best compliance solution with regulators, prepare detailed air permit applications and permit related documents, and serve as a resource for and/or collaborate with LLNL stakeholders.
- Analyze, interpret, and provide guidance on proposed federal, state, and local complex environmental regulations and DOE Orders as they may relate to LLNL operations.
- Conduct complex environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.
- Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and site verifications by internal and external agencies.
- Perform data analysis including statistical analysis of environmental data; maintain spreadsheets.
- Review air dispersion modeling and human health risk assessment modeling analyses as needed.
- Work independently and in a team environment with minimal direction depending on assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.4 level
- Serve as a primary technical contact for environmental air regulatory compliance and interpret highly complex environmental regulations and legislation, negotiate the best compliance solution with regulators, prepare detailed applications and permit related documents and serve as a resource and/or collaborate with LLNL programs.
- Analyze proposed federal, state, and local highly complex environmental regulations and DOE requirements on orders for legal and potential impacts to LLNL operations.
- Conduct highly complex environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.
- Mentor and train junior staff in technical skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant knowledge and experience in federal, state, and local air regulations.
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance of complex environmental regulations and recommending solutions.
- Advanced experience conducting audits and compliance inspections.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively present, explain and communicate complex technical information to all levels of personnel and management; ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, discretion, and mature judgment.
- Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for complex problems which may involve data and modeling analysis.
- Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service, and good follow-through.
Additional qualifications at the TSS.4 level
- Highly advanced knowledge and substantial experience in air compliance programs.
- Highly advanced experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance with highly complex environmental regulations and recommending and implementing solutions.
- Experience mentoring and training junior staff on relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Qualifications We Desire
- Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
- Experience with Bay Area Air Quality Management and/or San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulations.
- Experience with the management of air quality instrumentation/networks including installation, maintenance, and trouble shooting.
- Knowledge and experience with other relating environmental regulatory and compliance requirements, including NEPA, CEQA, hazardous waste, stormwater, drinking water at the state and federal levels.
Pay Range: $154,950 - $235,692 Annually
$154,950 - $196,476 Annually for the TSS.3 level
$185,850 - $235,692 Annually for the TSS.4 level
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information
#LI-Hybrid
Position Information
This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Wireless and Medical Devices
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.
How to identify fake job advertisements
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
California Privacy Notice
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental analyst jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with CEQA and California environmental regulations and permitting processes
- Experience conducting Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
- Proficiency with GIS software and environmental data management systems
- Strong technical writing skills for preparing regulatory reports and permits
- Professional certification such as HAZWOPER 40-hour training or Registered Environmental Assessor preferred
Environmental Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental analyst in California?
Most environmental analyst positions in California require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field. While California does not mandate a single statewide license to work as an environmental analyst, many employers prefer candidates who hold a Registered Environmental Assessor credential or are working toward a Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license through the California Department of Consumer Affairs. HAZWOPER certification is commonly required for positions involving hazardous waste.
Which companies hire environmental analysts in California?
Employers hiring environmental analysts in California right now include Meta, Peraton, and Colliers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense network of consulting firms, utility companies, and state regulatory agencies means consistent year-round hiring, particularly for analysts with CEQA compliance and site remediation experience.
Which California cities have the most environmental analyst jobs?
San Francisco, Irvine, and Colton have the most environmental analyst openings in California. Los Angeles draws the highest volume of postings due to its size and the concentration of large infrastructure, aerospace, and energy projects, while Sacramento is a hub for state agency and regulatory work, and San Francisco benefits from major environmental consulting firms and tech-sector sustainability initiatives in the Bay Area.
Are there remote environmental analyst jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited. About 100% of environmental analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fact that much of the work involves field sampling, site inspections, and in-person regulatory meetings. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely include report writing, data analysis, GIS mapping, and document review for CEQA compliance.
How can I get hired as a environmental analyst in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field technician or environmental scientist I roles at large California environmental consulting firms such as AECOM, Stantec, or Arcadis, which regularly hire new graduates for supervised fieldwork. California state agencies, including the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the State Water Resources Control Board, post entry-level environmental scientist positions open to recent graduates. Completing a HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and gaining GIS proficiency before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over others without field experience.
Where can I find and apply to environmental analyst jobs in California?
You can find and apply to environmental analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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