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Environmental Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$85,000–$120,000 Per Year

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. **ReqID:** J10149902 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 85000 - USD 120000 - yearly

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Santa Clara, California1 day ago

Will perform stormwater inspections, noxious weed monitoring/management, installation and planning for stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs), sensitive species monitoring, monitoring for dust control management and Spill Prevention/Spill cleanup verification, reclamation/revegetation monitoring as well as any other required environmental compliance monitoring related to the Transmission Line and Substation Projects. Overview: Energy Environmental Group (EEG) is a nationwide provider of environmental inspection, compliance, planning, and permitting services for energy infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, transportation, and commercial development projects.

Marina, CA30+ days ago

In coordination with the client and the community outreach office: facilitate or support community outreach actions; coordinate project activities with local agencies and other stakeholders; provide technical support to community outreach events and associated preparatory meetings; review and comment on fact sheets, newsletters, and public notices; and develop responses to community comments on released documents and notices. The ideal candidate will have experience in: Groundwater and/or soil remediation and monitoring, Environmental site investigation and response alternatives, PFAS projects, CERCLA RI/FS, decision process, work plan, reporting, Periodic remedy review, Property transfer and land use controls, Project coordination and management.

San Jose, CA11 days ago

$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in electric transmission and renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, energy storage) through preparing CEQA and/or NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land use entitlement applications and/or overseeing multi-disciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies and permitting. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Santa Clara, California1 day ago

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$120,000–$137,000 Per Year

Perform site assessments/inspections for environmental, health, and safety, up to and including job safety assessments (JSA), laser safety, lockout/tagout evaluations, confined space determinations, and laboratory health and safety audits, hazardous waste audits, stormwater compliance, spill prevention countermeasures and control plans, air emissions, etc. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

This is a subcontractor opportunity within the commercial real estate due diligence industry, working alongside our full-time team on projects across the United States. We are expanding our network of skilled Field Professionals to support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and Property Condition Assessments (PCA).

Cupertino, CA30+ days ago

Your work requires you to closely partner with Product Environmental Engineers/Program managers and Subject Matter Experts to support initiatives on energy efficiency, sustainable materials, and phase-outs of hazardous substances. Support eco-design regulations by working with Apple Care teams on physical product teardowns and develop SOPs by working with Apple Care team for module repairability.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: • Conduct evaluations of available data analytics technologies and platforms to analyze a wide range of environmental data across various applications (e.g., water quality assessments, remedial investigations, remedial actions, and operations and maintenance of treatment systems). In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

The preferred candidates will have field experience working at Superfund and other contaminated sites, running complex field programs, preparing planning documents and preparing reports for environmental characterization and remediation projects. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Salinas, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Develops and reviews SVH Safety Management, Fire Safety Management, Hazardous Materials Management, Interim Life Safety Measures, Injury Illness Prevention, and Healthcare Worker Respiratory Protection plans incorporating changes as required by OSHA, JCAHO, CDPH, and CMS. The Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHSM) reports to the Vice President of Emergency Management, Safety, and Security (VPEMSS), and is responsible for development and enforcement of policies and procedures that establish and promote safety within the physical environment of care for both the Medical Center and associated facilities for the benefit of patients, visitors, employees, and all other occupants.

Santa Cruz, California26 days ago

$27.50–$33.50 Per Hour

Santa Cruz, California29 days ago

$90,700–$165,400 Per Year

You will oversee the permitting lifecycle across multiple jurisdictions, navigating environmental review processes domestically and internationally including NEPA, CEQA, and CEQR for greenfield, urban, and airport sites. Manage multiple land use studies and associated consultants simultaneously across different types of operational sites including manufacturing and vertiport operation and gain sign-off from required authorizing agencies.

Los Altos, CA30+ days ago

$109,075.20–$163,612.80 Per Year

Knowledge of practices, and legal and regulatory requirements such as Title 22, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Cal-OSHA, The Joint Commission (TJC), Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and Dept of Health for healthcare disaster/emergency planning, preparedness, and management. With minimal supervision, supports environmental health and workplace safety programs to maintain and promote a healthy and safe environment for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors that will reduce the financial risks associated with injuries and illnesses.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related field and 5 years of environmental related experience; or Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist with 3 years relevant experience; or 10 years of environmental related experienced and professional registration as listed below. + Preferred: Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, CIH, CEM or 3 or more of the following state certifications ACM, LEAD, Mold, Radon (Note this is intended to be the actual state license to conduct sampling or consulting and not simply the AHERA or NRSB certification.).

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

A general knowledge of environmental disciplines including, SWPPP BMP installation and maintenance, water resource protection, biology, materials storage and stockpiles, air quality and dust control, Hazmat storage, spill control and countermeasures, water and soil management and waste management. Perform work safely, complying with ERM and client requirements and always wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and orange high-visibility vest.

San Jose, California15 days ago

$180,000–$260,000 Per Year

Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principals, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an environmental planning practice. Activities include business development, managing relationships with key clients, support and lead environmental planning projects, and lead and mentor planning team members.

Santa Cruz, CA30+ days ago

$54.31–$80.78 Per Hour

Creates a highly equipped and engaged Environmental Services Team using evidence-based techniques, process and mission metrics (KPIs) to ensure we provide a clean safe environment as we help save lives. + Demonstrates working knowledge of health care life cycle analysis and costs to select and maintain furniture, finishes, wall coverings fabrics, window treatments, curtains, floor coverings and privacy/cubicle curtains.

Monterey, CA30+ days ago

$165,000–$280,000 Per Year

Leadership responsibilities include: operating with integrity and sound business principals, providing practice vision, business planning and strategy, establishing goals, building and maintaining positive client relationships, open communication with partners and team, along with growing and directing an environmental planning practice. Share this job with a friend (https://careers-kimley-horn.icims.com/jobs/17252/practice-builder---environmental-planning/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834442239).

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$145,000–$180,000

Driving thought leadership and BKF name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry in California, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader. Progressively responsible project management experience working on CEQA and NEPA projects in California and with clients for projects involving land development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, housing, and/or higher education.

Santa Cruz, CA25 days ago

$29.18–$37.51 Per Hour

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Maintains a clean, attractive and safe environment in assigned areas by performing a variety of appropriate cleaning, transport, equipment handling, room set-up, trash removal, and linen handling duties.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

Our environmental practice encompasses many service offerings, including remedial investigations and design, remediation, natural resources including NEPA and NRDA, environmental compliance, air quality, solid waste, climate resiliency and sustainability along with our rapidly growing practice of emerging contaminants/PFAS. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$34.99–$44.80 Per Hour
Temporary

The Project Level Biologist will have the opportunity to join SWCA’s scientific leadership program, which allows top subject experts to be recognized and rewarded for distinguished productivity and intellectual acumen, to make regular contributions to corporate strategies, and provide input to all levels of the company. Experience throughout the state is not required as multiple on-calls will be hired to cover a wide range of geographies including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, North Bay and Northern California Coast.

Santa Cruz, California30+ days ago

$24–$50 Per Hour

San Jose, CA28 days ago

Assist water quality engineers with bench-scale, pilot-scale, and plant-scale studies to optimize treatment processes and prevent water quality violations or customer complaints. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field.

Santa Clara, CA26 days ago

Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. The EHS Training Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering training programs that ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

Santa Cruz, CA30+ days ago

$185,000–$230,000

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. The Senior Project Director supports the Area Lead by overseeing portfolio performance, mentoring Project Managers and Project Directors, and driving strategic business development within their portfolio.

Santa Cruz, CA30+ days ago

$165,000–$225,000

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. The Area Lead plays a hands-on role in project execution, client engagement, and team coordination, serving as a key liaison between technical staff, other Area and Discipline Leads and regional leadership.

Watsonville, California30+ days ago

$105,930–$135,590

The ideal candidate is comfortable developing scalable services, APIs, modern AI-enabled workflows, and high-quality user experiences while moving fluidly across the stack: PostgreSQL/MySQL, Express/Node.js/TypeScript, React, Python, and FastAPI. About the Opportunity:Driscoll’s is building an AI-assisted R&D capability to modernize how data, software, and decision support come together across breeding, genomics, lab, phenotyping, sensory, and agronomy workflows.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

$165,000–$260,000

With a deep understanding of regional transportation markets, public agency needs, funding and regulatory environments, and capital delivery processes, the Regional Lead ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

San Jose, California30+ days ago

$39–$45

WHAT MAKES EOCENE DIFFERENCE?We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—benefits that set us apart from the competition:Employee-Owned Company – As an ESOP, every team member has a stake in our success and shares in the rewards. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response efforts in compliance with safety regulations and labor agreements.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

Perform surveys including nesting bird surveys, amphibian night surveys, vegetation mapping/ID, fish relocations, and salmonid redd surveys. Experience conducting biological surveys (e.g., nesting birds, amphibians, vegetation mapping, fish relocations, salmonid redd surveys).

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

With a strong understanding of planning services across a range of markets including Transportation, Water, Land Development, and Energy, the Business Sector Lead of Planning ensures excellence in project delivery, client service, talent development, and financial performance. The Business Sector Lead of Planning provides strategic, operational leadership and market growth across several service areas, including Agency Staffing, Community Planning, Environmental Compliance, Housing, and Natural Resources.

Santa Clara, CA14 days ago

Full-time

This role will become the resident subject matter expert on state-level renewable energy incentives — including VPP (Value of Solar / Virtual Power Plant programs), SRECs, RECs, and performance-based incentives (PBI) — and serve as the primary coordination point between EnFin and cross-functional partners (Energy Services, Legal, Technology, Compliance) on all market expansion activities. Serve as the resident subject matter expert on state-level renewable energy incentive programs (SRECs, RECs, VPP, PBI/performance-based incentives, ADI) across all active and target EnFin markets — maintaining a living reference of program rules, timelines, forms, and monetization paths.

La Honda, CA7 days ago

$20–$25 Per Hour

You'll assist foremen, climbers, and fellers to manage the work site and interact with the public, all while reporting to the Crew Leaders, Supervisors and General Foreman and playing a vital role in the team. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

Serve as CDM Smith’s primary modeling interface with clients on complicated sediments sites; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client. Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following regarding sediment remediation projects: • Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling surface water hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport in in coastal, estuarine, riverine, and/or lacustrine settings.

San Jose, CA30+ days ago

CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with a.) experience modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps and/or b.) a working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) in remediation projects combined with basic geotechnical engineering experience (significant academic coursework may suffice) related to remediation projects located anywhere within the United States. • Serve as CDM Smith’s primary interface with clients on complicated sediment tasks; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.

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Mountain View, CAToday

Full-time
Employee

The confluence of GenAI disruption with an increased proliferation of sensor sources means there are ways more inputs create a useful & compelling world model, plus a step change in the technological capabilities that unlock doing so at scale. The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more.

Portola Valley, California30+ days ago

$70,000–$125,000 Per Year

Ability to learn to identify trees and shrubs common to the region, diagnose pests and diseases, and recommend corrective action or proactive management plans. Location : Name: Palo Alto Location : State/Province: CA Category: Arborist Representative Latest Post Date: englishcareers: 3/12/2026 Type: Regular Full-Time

Campbell, California8 days ago

$19–$28 Per Hour

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. Responsibilities: As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in: Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning trees.

Portola Valley, California30+ days ago

$25–$37 Per Hour

As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will play an important role in: Performing tree and shrub care treatments using spray, tree injection, and soil injection tools as prescribed by the Arborist Representative. Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required.

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Environmental Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Mid-level Environmental ScientistAECOM

Environmental SpecialistEC Source

Environmental Project ProfessionalJBW Federal

Senior Environmental Planner/Project Manager - EnergyAECOM

Environmental SpecialistMasTec Inc

Environmental, Health and Safety ScientistAPTIM

Environmental Field Subconsultant (Phase I ESA / PCA) SoCalBlew & Associates, P.A.

Environmental Technologies Compliance Project Eng.Diverse Linx

Environmental Data Analytics Discipline LeaderCDM Smith

Environmental Engineer 5 (Feasibility Studies)CDM Smith

Manager Environmental Health & SafetySalinas Valley Health

Environmental Biologist - Santa CruzDudek

Environmental Planning Program ManagerJoby Aviation

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IIISutter Health

Environmental Site AssessorCBRE

Environmental Inspectors (Field Based)Environmental Resources Management, Inc.

Senior Project Manager/Practice Builder - Environmental PlanningKimley-Horn

Director Environmental ServicesCommonSpirit Health

Practice Builder - Environmental PlanningKimley-Horn

Environmental / CEQA Project ManagerBKF

Environmental Services Technician ISutter Health

Environmental Client Service LeaderCDM Smith

Project Level Biologist - Natural Resources (On Call - Variable Hours)SWCA Environmental Consultants

As-Needed Field Biologist - San Benito CountyDudek

Assistant Civil EngineerJohnson Service Group

EHS Training EngineerHalo Industries, Inc.

Water Resources Senior Project Director - Water and Wastewater DesignBKF

Area Lead - Water and WastewaterBKF

AI Engineer (Full Stack) - R&D IT (Onsite)Driscoll's

Regional Lead Transportation DesignBKF

Vegetation Program LeadEocene Environmental Group of the West, Inc.

Assistant BiologistJohnson Service Group

Business Sector Lead - PlanningBKF

Sr. Project Coordinator, Market ExpansionQcells

Arborist Grounds CrewBrush Hog Tree Care Inc

Sediment Remediation Modeler (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)CDM Smith

Sediment Remediation Specialist (Engineer, Scientist or Geologist)CDM Smith

Product Manager II, Maps 3D and AIGoogle

Arborist Sales RepresentativeBartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Ground PersonBartlett Tree Experts

Arborist Plant Health Care SpecialistBartlett Tree Experts

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