Staff Environmental Scientist

TRC Companies • CA-Concord, CA

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About The Position

TRC is seeking a motivated junior-level Environmental Scientist to join its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in Concord, California. The position is intended for someone developing technical skills in environmental consulting, with a primary focus on supporting stormwater management programs through field inspections, documentation, reporting, coordination, and compliance activities. The employee will work under senior managers and collaborate with a regional team while supporting field and technical work.

The role also supports other environmental field and office services, including investigations, remedial actions, construction monitoring, technical evaluations, compliance programs, proposals, and environmental sampling. Fieldwork may involve travel, outdoor work in varying weather and site conditions, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting light equipment.

TRC describes itself as a global environmental and engineering consulting firm and offers employee training and career development. The position’s stated annual salary range is $70,304 to $80,000. An employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against yearly key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in stormwater inspection or management, environmental consulting, or related areas.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate field notes and reports.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks responsibly and accountably through completion, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience and retain knowledge for progressive development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and project assignments, up to approximately 80% local travel.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical, and motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience related to stormwater, erosion and sediment control, field inspections, environmental compliance or permitting requirements, environmental sampling procedures, data analysis, and reporting.
• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, including a current annual refresher.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stormwater inspections at construction, industrial, and municipal sites.
• Assist with compliance evaluations related to stormwater permits and environmental regulations.
• Document field observations, site conditions, and potential compliance issues.
• Collect stormwater-related field data and support sampling activities.
• Prepare inspection reports, compliance documentation, and technical summaries.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Support development and implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Linear Construction Activity Notifications (LCANs), and related compliance documents.
• Assist in identifying best management practice (BMP) recommendations and corrective actions, and track resolution of deficiencies.
• Perform other compliance inspections, including Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) and tank inspections.
• Perform environmental field services and office-based tasks for non-stormwater projects, including environmental investigations, remedial actions, construction monitoring, technical evaluations, compliance programs, and proposals.
• Perform environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil gas, and indoor air in accordance with state and federal regulations, QA/QC procedures, and established standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with task and project managers, clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders as needed.
• Follow health, safety, and quality procedures during field and office work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off, contingent on full-time or part-time status and seniority, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee’s state of residence.
• Possible eligibility for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level