Staff Environmental Scientist

TRC Companies • CA-San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a junior-level Environmental Scientist for its Engineering, Construction, and Remediation practice in San Francisco, California. The role supports environmental consulting services, with a primary focus on stormwater management program field inspections, documentation, reporting, coordination, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will work under senior managers and collaborate with a diverse regional team while developing technical skills through field and office assignments.

The position includes stormwater inspections at construction, industrial, and municipal sites; support for compliance evaluations, stormwater-related data collection and sampling, and preparation of reports and compliance documents. Additional work may involve SPCC and tank inspections, environmental investigations, remedial actions, construction monitoring, technical evaluations, compliance programs, proposals, and sampling of environmental media. Fieldwork may require travel, outdoor work in varying weather and site conditions, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting light equipment.

TRC offers medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match, paid time off, paid holidays for full-time employees, and paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws. The employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program. The listed salary range is USD $70,304 to $80,000 per year; compensation varies based on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors.

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.
• Accountability to complete assigned tasks 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, including 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.
• Fieldwork requires working outdoors in varying weather and site conditions; it may include walking on uneven terrain and lifting light equipment.

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 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 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 according to applicable regulations, QA/QC procedures, and 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) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on employment status and seniority.
• 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 participation in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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