Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs in California

Senior Environmental Consultant jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in environmental remediation, CEQA compliance, water resources, and hazardous materials management across public agencies, engineering firms, and energy companies at every level from associate through principal consultant. The largest hiring concentrations are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, where firms such as AECOM, Tetra Tech, and Brown and Caldwell maintain major California operations. In-demand specialties include CEQA/NEPA review, soil and groundwater remediation, air quality permitting, and climate resilience planning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerEnvironmental Resources Management
Top cityWalnut Creek, CA
Cities hiring10
Work type71% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree

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Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)
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Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)
Environmental Resources Management
Walnut Creek, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$78k - $99k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
Triumvirate Environmental
Thousand Oaks, California
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$70k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer
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Consulting Associate, Environmental Engineer
Environmental Resources Management
Walnut Creek, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$68k - $89k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
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Environmental Health & Safety Consultant
Triumvirate Environmental
West Rancho Dominguez, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$70k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
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Senior Environmental Health and Safety Consultant
Triumvirate Environmental
San Diego, California
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$90k - $100k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Walnut Creek
5 jobs
Burbank
3 jobs
Long Beach
3 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Torrance
1 job
Lancaster
1 job
San Diego
1 job
San Francisco
1 job
Thousand Oaks
1 job

Senior Environmental Consultant Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

Environmental Resources Management6 open roles
Triumvirate Environmental4 open roles
ROUX2 open roles

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior environmental consultant jobs across California.

  • Active California Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer license preferred or required
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, geology, or civil engineering
  • Minimum five to eight years of California-based environmental consulting experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in CEQA compliance, environmental impact assessment, and permitting
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and client relationships
  • Proficiency with environmental data management software and GIS tools

Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior environmental consultant in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or a related field, followed by several years of progressively responsible consulting experience. Many senior roles in California require or strongly prefer a Professional Geologist license issued by the California Department of Conservation's Geological Survey division, or a Professional Engineer license from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Passing the appropriate licensing exam and accumulating supervised experience hours are the two concrete milestones to plan around.

How much do senior environmental consultants make in California?

Senior environmental consultants in California earn a median of about $106,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,350 for the lowest 10% to over $161,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior environmental consultants in California?

Employers hiring senior environmental consultants in California right now include Environmental Resources Management, Triumvirate Environmental, and ROUX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of major infrastructure projects, active Superfund sites, and stringent CEQA requirements means large multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental firms maintain some of their largest U.S. offices here.

Which California cities have the most senior environmental consultant jobs?

Walnut Creek, Burbank, and Long Beach account for the largest share of senior environmental consultant openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its scale of infrastructure, port-related remediation, and development projects requiring CEQA review, while San Francisco draws work tied to tech-sector development and Bay Area water quality mandates, and Sacramento concentrates openings driven by state agency contracts, water resources projects, and proximity to major regulatory bodies.

Are there remote senior environmental consultant jobs in California?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because site investigation, sampling, and field oversight require physical presence. About 71% of senior environmental consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a market where hybrid arrangements are more realistic than fully remote positions. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include report writing, regulatory correspondence, data analysis, and project management coordination.

How can I get hired as a senior environmental consultant in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or staff environmental scientist role at a mid-size to large California consulting firm while actively pursuing your Professional Geologist or Engineer license. Firms such as Tetra Tech, AECOM, and Brown and Caldwell run structured new-graduate programs in California that pair junior staff with licensed professionals on CEQA and remediation projects. Adjacent roles like environmental field technician, laboratory analyst, or GIS analyst at a California water district or public agency are also common stepping stones that build the site and regulatory experience hiring managers look for.

Where can I find and apply to senior environmental consultant jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior environmental consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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