Hse Manager Jobs in California

Hse Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, logistics, and life sciences at levels from entry-level safety coordinator through senior HSE director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento, where established employers such as Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, and Bechtel maintain significant California operations. The most in-demand specialties are process safety management, environmental compliance, and construction site safety. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerRosendin Electric
Top citySan Jose, CA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Rosendin Electric
Area HSE Manager
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Rosendin Electric
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Area HSE Manager
Rosendin Electric
San Jose, California
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$168k - $221k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Rosendin Electric
HSE Manager
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Rosendin Electric
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HSE Manager
Rosendin Electric
San Francisco, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$112k - $147k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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CBRE
HSE Sr Manager Onsite
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CBRE
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HSE Sr Manager Onsite
CBRE
San Jose, California
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$150k - $173k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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GAS GLOBAL SERVICES
Project HSE Manager
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GAS GLOBAL SERVICES
Added 1w ago
Project HSE Manager
GAS GLOBAL SERVICES
Bakersfield, California
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Project Management
$80 - $95/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Hse Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Jose
3 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Exeter
1 job
Fremont
1 job
San Diego
1 job
Bakersfield
1 job
City of Industry
1 job

Hse Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric2 open roles
CBRE
CBRE1 open role
aptim
aptim1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hse manager jobs across California.

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by California employers and strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related engineering field
  • Minimum five years of HSE experience in California-regulated industries such as construction or manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations and California Environmental Protection Agency requirements
  • Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
  • Proficiency with safety management systems, OSHA recordkeeping, and California-specific environmental reporting

Hse Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hse manager in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or engineering, followed by field experience in a California-regulated industry such as construction, manufacturing, or oil and gas. California operates under Cal/OSHA, administered by the Department of Industrial Relations, which sets the regulatory framework employers expect candidates to know well. Earning the Certified Safety Professional credential demonstrates competency and is a consistent differentiator in California hiring.

How much do hse managers make in California?

Hse managers in California earn a median of about $102,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $161,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire hse managers in California?

Employers hiring hse managers in California right now include Rosendin Electric, CBRE, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of large construction contractors, life sciences companies, and industrial manufacturers means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than driven by a single industry.

Which California cities have the most hse manager jobs?

San Jose, San Francisco, and Exeter have the most hse manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its dense construction activity and large industrial base, the Bay Area draws demand from life sciences and technology campuses with environmental compliance needs, and Sacramento sees consistent volume from state agency contractors and regional infrastructure projects.

Are there remote hse manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. The role is inherently site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, incident response, and regulatory compliance audits. About 0% of hse manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost always in corporate safety program management or environmental compliance roles rather than field-facing positions.

How can I get hired as a hse manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a safety coordinator or environmental health and safety technician role, which large California employers in construction and manufacturing use as feeder positions. Companies such as Bechtel and major general contractors operating in California run structured onboarding programs that develop coordinators into managers over time. Completing an associate-level safety certification and gaining any field exposure through internships with California industrial employers gives candidates a measurable edge at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to hse manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to hse manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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