Environmental Certified Site Surveillance Technician

Senior Staff Environmental Scientist (CSST)

Location:

Irvine, California

A well‑established environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Staff Environmental Scientist to support a growing hazardous materials and industrial hygiene practice throughout Southern California. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of high‑profile projects including:

• Airports
• Seaports
• K-12 School Districts
• Municipal Facilities
• Utility Infrastructure Projects
• Commercial and Public Sector Facilities

The ideal candidate enjoys field work, thrives in a fast‑paced consulting environment, and is looking for long‑term career growth within a firm that promotes from within.

• Conduct asbestos‑containing materials (ACM) and lead‑based paint surveys.
• Perform hazardous materials assessments and building inspections.
• Provide abatement monitoring and field oversight during remediation activities.
• Support industrial hygiene investigations and evaluations.
• Collect field data, photographs, samples, and site observations.
• Prepare hazardous materials inventories and quantity estimates.
• Review project documents, site history, aerial photographs, and background records.
• Coordinate subcontractors, project schedules, and field logistics.
• Assist Project Managers with technical reporting and project execution.
• Maintain accurate field notes and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Attend project sites throughout Southern California as required.

• Active CSST (Certified Site Surveillance Technician) certification required.
• Approximately 2+ years of experience performing hazardous materials, asbestos, lead, industrial hygiene, or related environmental consulting work.
• Experience conducting asbestos and lead surveys.
• Experience performing abatement monitoring.
• Knowledge of California hazardous materials regulations and industry practices.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and effectively manage multiple assignments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• HAZWOPER Training.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Lead Inspector certification.
• Experience with mold investigations.
• Additional hazardous materials certifications.

This is a predominantly field‑based position, with approximately 80‑90% of time spent on project sites. Project schedules vary based on client needs, creating a dynamic work environment where no two weeks are the same. Some projects may last a single day, while others may continue for several months. Candidates should be comfortable supporting changing schedules and responding to project demands throughout Southern California.

• Exposure to some of the region's most recognizable infrastructure and public‑sector projects.
• Diverse project portfolio that keeps the work interesting and challenging.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, engineering, and environmental professionals.
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Established firm with a long history of promoting employees from within.
• Company‑provided PPE, field equipment, and vehicle access for project work.
• Clear path for growth into senior technical and project leadership roles.

If you're a CSST professional with 2+ years of experience looking to work on airports, ports, school districts, utility infrastructure, and other impactful projects across Southern California, this is an opportunity worth exploring.