Environmental Compliance Assistant Scientist (Entry-Level)

Terracon; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon seeks an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Assistant Scientist to join our team in Sacramento, Lodi, or East Bay, CA. You will assist with regulatory programs including SWPPP, SPCC, TRIs, and RCRA/Hazardous waste, and travel up to 25% as needed.

You will gather data, prepare calculations and reports, and support audits and regulatory submissions. A bachelor’s in environmental science or equivalent experience, plus strong writing and Excel/Word skills, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Gather data and information for evaluation by the team.
• Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, and proposals.
• Complete on-site audits and assessments for regulatory compliance.
• Tabulate data for written reports and manage projects to meet deadlines.
• Report through state and county databases as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Terracon seeks an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Assistant Scientist to join our team in Sacramento, Lodi, or East Bay, CA. You will assist with regulatory programs including SWPPP, SPCC, TRIs, and RCRA/Hazardous waste, and travel up to 25% as needed.

You will gather data, prepare calculations and reports, and support audits and regulatory submissions. A bachelor’s in environmental science or equivalent experience, plus strong writing and Excel/Word skills, are required.