Hazardous Waste Coordinator

Industry

Environmental

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we're focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We're seeking a Hazardous Waste Coordinator to manages hazardous waste compliance programs by overseeing waste characterization, storage, disposal, regulatory reporting, inspections, and employee training to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental requirements while minimizing environmental and operational risk.

Based out of our San Jose office, and working from our client site, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local and global experts to ensure Jacobs provides best practice solutions. Apply your technical experience to develop delivery strategies and develop client relationships while championing safety, quality, and the well-being of your team.

In this position, you will develop your understanding of and promote Jacobs' solutions and technologies to internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires daily travel to a local client site and may require other occasional travel to team workshops, presentations, or to conduct site visits. Bring your expertise in Hazardous Waste and desire to work on tough problems, and we'll empower you to deliver the boldest solutions for our clients.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or closely related scientific discipline.

• A minimum of four college-level courses in chemistry.

• Current Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification

• OR minimum 10 years of directly relevant hazardous waste management experience in lieu of CHMM.

• Current DOT Hazardous Materials Certification meeting applicable 49 CFR requirements.

• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification meeting 29 CFR 1910.120 requirements with current refreshers.

• Minimum 8 years of direct hazardous waste management experience supporting industrial, federal, DoD, DOE, aerospace, municipal, or similar regulated facilities.

• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining compliance with:

• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations

• Federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations

• Experience managing technical elements of regulated waste programs, including:

• Waste characterization and classification

• Waste profiling

• Manifest preparation and review

• Treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF) coordination

• Hazardous waste accumulation area inspections

• Universal waste and regulated waste management

• Experience serving as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and audits.

• Waste disposition and transportation management.

• Environmental recordkeeping and documentation.

• Emergency response and contingency planning.

• Development and delivery of hazardous waste training.

• U.S. citizenship.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental or Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or related field.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, DoD installations, DOE facilities, NASA facilities, or large industrial remediation programs.
• Expertise in California hazardous waste regulations and state-specific programs.
• Experience developing Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMBP), contingency plans, and waste minimization programs.
• Experience interfacing with EPA, state environmental agencies, local CUPAs, and regulatory inspectors.
• Experience leading environmental compliance teams and managing subcontractors and waste vendors.
• Experience reviewing scopes of work, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated success reducing waste disposal costs and improving compliance performance metrics.
• Experience developing and presenting client or employee environmental training programs.
• Experience using CERS (California Environmental Reporting System), EHS management systems, waste tracking databases, and environmental compliance management software.
• Strong technical writing skills for regulatory reports, permits, manifests, and compliance documentation.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

100,200.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

147,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has a U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $100,200.00 to $147,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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