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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Who We Are
KPA helps automotive businesses keep their people safe, protect their operations, and stay ahead of regulatory change with our 3 Pillars for Complete Compliance: Software, Consulting, and Training. Since 1986, KPA has helped automotive businesses navigate the complexities of compliance.Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for seven years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.
Position Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct onsite field audits aimed at identifying unsafe and non-compliant situations related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations. Provide mitigation and corrective action recommendations
- Conduct employee trainings with client employees and management teams, and moderate safety committee meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, auto dealer group management, and state dealer associations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve Zero Accident / lost time injuries
- Help communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems
- Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans)
In the first 30 days you will:
- Inherit a customer service base and immediately establish relationships with Managers and Management teams across many different businesses
In the first 60 days you will:
- Complete new hire orientation training to be fully operational as a KPA Risk Management Consultant
In the first 6 months you will:
- Establish and demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits, employee training, and regulatory interaction
- Organize a quarterly visit schedule to maximize travel efficiency based on local and distant client groupings and service frequency
By the end of the first year you will have:
- Built strong relationships with assigned clients, providing exceptional customer service in support of their EHS compliance
- Support the ongoing growth of the company by working with your area Account Executive to identify sales opportunities with new and existing clients
- Promoted productive relationships with dealer group management for KPA clients and State Dealer Association Management. Maintains effective internal and external public relations
Relationships:
- As an EHS Risk Consultant, you are expected to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with:
- District Manager, staff colleagues, and other members of KPA management team
- District clients, potential clients, dealer group management and state dealer associations
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies or related disciplines preferred
- Minimum of three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred
- Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Strong communication skills that build trust with internal and external stakeholders
- Effective report writing skills and ability to clearly document and communicate via email, CRM, etc.
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and effectively and professionally deal with customers and external contacts to the Company
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Microsoft Outlook, and phone/tablet applications
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
- Must have the ability to travel to client sites day-to-day, including overnight travel.
Physical Requirements:
- Active driver’s license and insurance as required by law.
- Ability to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day.
- Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery, vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety.
- Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
- Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations.
- Ability to physically move in manners such as bending, crouching, reaching, and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stay overnight in a hotel up to multiple weeks per quarter based on territory.
Location:
- While this is a hybrid position based out of the employee’s home office, it will require frequent visits to clients within the territory, including roughly 2-3 weeks of overnight travel per quarter.
- This position will be based out the Richmond, Oakland, Hayward, or Fremont area and will service clients around the Bay Area
Compensation:
- Annual base salary range between $70-90k
- Yearly bonus potential averaging around $4k
- Allowances for travel
Don’t meet every job requirement? At KPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a growing company KPA values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No-cost Mental Health Benefits.
Please note: we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, religious dress/grooming, color, ethnicity, sex (including sex stereotyping), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, creed, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions, age, protected medical condition, leave status, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@kpa.io.
Who We Are
KPA helps automotive businesses keep their people safe, protect their operations, and stay ahead of regulatory change with our 3 Pillars for Complete Compliance: Software, Consulting, and Training. Since 1986, KPA has helped automotive businesses navigate the complexities of compliance.Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for seven years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.
Position Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct onsite field audits aimed at identifying unsafe and non-compliant situations related to OSHA, DOT, Fire Code, and EPA regulations. Provide mitigation and corrective action recommendations
- Conduct employee trainings with client employees and management teams, and moderate safety committee meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, auto dealer group management, and state dealer associations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve Zero Accident / lost time injuries
- Help communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems
- Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans)
In the first 30 days you will:
- Inherit a customer service base and immediately establish relationships with Managers and Management teams across many different businesses
In the first 60 days you will:
- Complete new hire orientation training to be fully operational as a KPA Risk Management Consultant
In the first 6 months you will:
- Establish and demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits, employee training, and regulatory interaction
- Organize a quarterly visit schedule to maximize travel efficiency based on local and distant client groupings and service frequency
By the end of the first year you will have:
- Built strong relationships with assigned clients, providing exceptional customer service in support of their EHS compliance
- Support the ongoing growth of the company by working with your area Account Executive to identify sales opportunities with new and existing clients
- Promoted productive relationships with dealer group management for KPA clients and State Dealer Association Management. Maintains effective internal and external public relations
Relationships:
- As an EHS Risk Consultant, you are expected to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with:
- District Manager, staff colleagues, and other members of KPA management team
- District clients, potential clients, dealer group management and state dealer associations
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies or related disciplines preferred
- Minimum of three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred
- Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
- Strong communication skills that build trust with internal and external stakeholders
- Effective report writing skills and ability to clearly document and communicate via email, CRM, etc.
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and effectively and professionally deal with customers and external contacts to the Company
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Microsoft Outlook, and phone/tablet applications
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
- Must have the ability to travel to client sites day-to-day, including overnight travel.
Physical Requirements:
- Active driver’s license and insurance as required by law.
- Ability to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day.
- Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery, vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety.
- Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
- Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations.
- Ability to physically move in manners such as bending, crouching, reaching, and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to stay overnight in a hotel up to multiple weeks per quarter based on territory.
Location:
- While this is a hybrid position based out of the employee’s home office, it will require frequent visits to clients within the territory, including roughly 2-3 weeks of overnight travel per quarter.
- This position will be based out the Richmond, Oakland, Hayward, or Fremont area and will service clients around the Bay Area
Compensation:
- Annual base salary range between $70-90k
- Yearly bonus potential averaging around $4k
- Allowances for travel
Don’t meet every job requirement? At KPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a growing company KPA values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No-cost Mental Health Benefits.
Please note: we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, religious dress/grooming, color, ethnicity, sex (including sex stereotyping), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, creed, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions, age, protected medical condition, leave status, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@kpa.io.
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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 ROUX, Envirocheck, and Roux Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Burbank, Long Beach, and Irvine 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 75% of senior environmental consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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