Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer – Field Data

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Environmental in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support environmental projects onsite with hybrid options. The role includes fieldwork, data collection, and preparing guidance documents and permit applications.

You will work under PMs/Principals, track budgets and hours, ensure OSHA/compliance standards, and stay current with industry trends and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• 0–2 years of environmental compliance experience with industrial, municipal, and/or federal clientele.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with Company standard.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, able to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively, both independently and in a team setting.
• Work collaboratively with peers, seniors and clients to build and strengthen relationships.
• Be present and engaged in team and client meetings, and share ideas.
• Conduct field work at client sites to collect data.
• Assist with research and data collection efforts as requested by project managers.
• Prepare environmental guidance documents, permit applications, compliance plans, and other resources for clients.
• Track project budget and project hours and utilize time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s).
• Be knowledgeable of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas of responsibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Montrose Environmental in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Staff Environmental Scientist/Engineer to support environmental projects onsite with hybrid options. The role includes fieldwork, data collection, and preparing guidance documents and permit applications.

You will work under PMs/Principals, track budgets and hours, ensure OSHA/compliance standards, and stay current with industry trends and training.