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Environmental Compliance Engineer

Job in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for: GreenWaste
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About The Company

Green Waste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy.

We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance, this onsite position manages the routine environmental compliance program at Green Waste including but not limited to environmental monitoring, regulatory reporting and regulatory compliance for the company.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities
  • Support execution of Green Waste’s environmental compliance program
  • Present comprehensive and engaging environmental training programs for our Operations Team that meets regulatory requirements and standards.
  • Track environmental compliance related costs and manage to budget.
  • Implement company processes for recordkeeping, environmental compliance and reporting as assigned including: SWPPPs, SPCCs, HMBPs, SWFP, SQG/LQG, NOVs, CERs, TRI, ACF, CAA, Title V, PERP, CQA, NPDES, IGP, Title 14, RCRA, CERCLA, CEQA and all applicable requirements related to waste, recycling, hauling, composting, anerobic digestion and ancillary operations
  • Manage environmental compliance databases (EHS Insights or similar)
  • Conduct site inspections at various company locations in accordance with an environmental site audit program
  • Data management - including collection, evaluation, interpretation, analysis, QA/QC, synthesis, and presentation.
  • Ability to draft and generate memos, letters, technical reports and proposals
  • Collect samples of stormwater, groundwater or air for testing
  • Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory interpretation and negotiation in California Air, Water and/or CEQA regulations
  • Experience in environmental compliance, waste and recycling experience preferred.
  • Ability to handle odors, dust or other environmental conditions typically encountered in industrial facilities
  • Ability to work in a team setting and collaborate well with team members at all levels of the organization, as well as outside regulators and oversight agencies
  • Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing work environment.
  • Proficient at maintaining documentation controls.
  • Strong understanding of business operations.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
  • QISP experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Excel and Share Point
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or comparable
  • Current and valid driver’s license (Class

    C)
  • 4+ years of environmental compliance experience
  • Air and groundwater compliance project experience in California
Language Skill
  • Proficient in English (verbally and in writing) is required. Familiarity with Spanish is considered highly favorable
Physical Demands
  • Ability to physically push, pull and lift 25-30 lbs.
  • Ability to sit or stand at a desk in an office environment for 6-10 hours a day
  • Travel up to 50% of the time through different facilities.

Green Waste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. This Organization Participates in E-Verify. Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

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