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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ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to provide onsite support with our key technology client in Sunnyvale, California. This is a full-time role (40 hours a week) limited-term role with a duration of 1 year, extendable.
The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with research laboratory safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal/ electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
- Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
- Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
- Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
- Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Manage tasks within the assigned scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
- Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
- At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and being able to re-prioritize tasks as-needed.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
For the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, the anticipated annual base pay is $78,240 – $98,577 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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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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