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Mid-Level Environmental Associate
Hanson Bridgett LLP 4.0
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
The Real Estate & Environment Section is seeking an attorney with 6-8 years of experience in environmental law, including water law, environmental litigation, and compliance and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, along with experience in all phases of environmental litigation-including case management, motion practice, discovery, and handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Real estate litigation experience is a plus. Ideal candidates will have experience with at least some of the following: Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, RCRA, State voluntary cleanup program, CEQA, NEPA, and water rights. At Hanson Bridgett, you'll develop strong relationships with peers, partners, and clients-gaining exposure to all aspects of our work through challenging and meaningful cases, while working collaboratively to build a statewide environmental practice.
This is a hybrid position based out of any of our California offices: San Francisco, Sacramento, San Rafael, Walnut Creek, or Los Angeles. The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $225,000 to $255,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.
At Hanson Bridgett, you'll have close, supportive relationships with your peers and partners - getting exposure to clients early and taking on challenging projects with our existing team. When you work here, you'll get:
Immediate client exposure on meaningful projects
Professional mentorship opportunities, with peers and partners to help shape your career and grow your own book of business
A values-based, B Corp firm with forward-thinking policies,
A work environment that supports your growth
Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.
We are an EEO employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
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$225k-255k yearly 3d ago
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Senior Environmental Geologist & Engineer: Lead Projects
Ninyo & Moore
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
A leading environmental consulting firm seeks a Senior Project Environmental Engineer or Geologist in San Jose, CA. The role involves managing environmental projects, conducting investigations, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and California PE or PG licensure. The firm values strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software. This is a full-time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Responsibilities
Support Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan inspections and ensuring compliance with applicable notification and reporting requirements.
Conducting monthly stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections and ensuring compliance with stormwater permitting requirements which may include stormwater sampling during a precipitation event.
Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental data, ensuring accuracy and compliance (e.g., HMBP, Annual Waste Reports, etc.).
Manage waste generated, manifests and recordkeeping in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Conduct inspections of hazardous waste areas and above ground storage tanks
Assist with aste sampling and develop waste profiles, manifests, and chains of custody.
Support existing file management systems on SharePoint for relevant analysis, plan updates, inspections, etc.
Support the execution of environmental programs, such as waste minimization, recycling, and circularity strategies, ensuring alignment with CA regulations.
Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
BS in Engineering, or Science related field.
3 years of compliance experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
$76k-105k yearly est. 5d ago
Environmental Project Professional
JBW Federal
Environmental scientist job in Marina, CA
JBW Federal is a subsidiary company of the Kanaka Foundation - An NHO who's mission is to support Native Hawaiians.
You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Pet insurance
Annual membership to Costco or Sam's
401K
...and much, much more!
You will join a team of professionals versed in their respective subject matters and together support the client at an environmental remediation site in California.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
Groundwater and/or soil remediation and monitoring,
Environmental site investigation and response alternatives,
PFAS projects,
CERCLA RI/FS, decision process, work plan, reporting,
Periodic remedy review,
Property transfer and land use controls,
Project coordination and management.
Capabilities we seek:
Prepare or review regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
Maintain organized records of comment resolution status, provide status updates, and track completion to client satisfaction.
Communicate technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensure conformance with applicable technical standards and work plan requirements.
Collaborate with other team members.
Coordinate with contractors, clients, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
Communicate with community members.
Prepare and manage, scopes, budgets and schedules.
Develop effective meeting agendas, produce meeting summaries, track action items and changes.
Anticipate client needs and identify solutions.
Utilize skills and knowledge to develop solutions to complex problems.
Job description:
Technical support. Provide technical review of and comments on CERCLA remediation project documents (prepared by others); facilitate comment resolution; and oversee the delivery and distribution of the documents. Use existing site data and records to support document development. Use knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, and standards and policies.
Provide technical support of environmental due diligence documents such as Environmental Condition of Property (ECP), Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST), and Covenant to Restrict Use of Property (CRUP); and work with the stakeholders to reach comment resolution and task completion.
Meetings. Provide technical assistance to manage internal meetings and meetings with regulatory agencies. Develop meeting agendas with input from the client and other project leaders; participate in meetings; develop or review meeting summaries; and document, identify and track action items.
Community relations support. In coordination with the client and the community outreach office: facilitate or support community outreach actions; coordinate project activities with local agencies and other stakeholders; provide technical support to community outreach events and associated preparatory meetings; review and comment on fact sheets, newsletters, and public notices; and develop responses to community comments on released documents and notices.
Other support. Align work activities appropriately with other related project aspects such as: munitions response and prescribed burn programs. Participate in assigned tasks.
Basic Qualifications:
4-year degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, or engineering sciences. Master's degree preferred, but not required.
5 years of experience in managing and/or supporting an environmental restoration program.
Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher preferred.
Self-starter and problem solver.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations.
Kanaka Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information (family medical history), or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. EEO/AA employer/Vet/Disabled.
$66k-105k yearly est. 54d ago
Staff Applied Scientist
Cisco Systems Canada Co 4.8
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Meet the Team
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end-to-end, full-stack platform designed for hybrid, multi-cloud environments. Join the Code Generation group, where we work on automating the code generation process using GenAI techniques. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience, designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact-driven innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, all within a flexible, growth-oriented environment.
Your Impact
As a Staff Applied Scientist, you will:
Design, build, and deploy advanced AI models for intelligent code generation, contributing across model architecture, experimentation, evaluation, and integration into production systems.
Push the boundaries of agentic GenAI by developing models that not only generate code but also reason, plan, self-correct, and interact with tools, APIs, and execution environments to improve reliability and usability.
Enhance code-generation capabilities for DSLs and structured languages, helping shape the next generation of developer experiences powered by LLMs in both interactive and automated workflows.
Optimize training and inference workflows through efficient data pipelines, distributed training strategies, and model-level performance improvements to ensure low latency, high accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Partner closely with engineering and product teams to ensure research outcomes are aligned with customer needs and translate into scalable, high-impact product features.
Contribute to the scientific culture of the team, sharing best practices in rigorous experimentation, reproducibility, evaluation design, and documentation.
Participate in long-term AI innovation by identifying emerging opportunities, proposing new directions, and shaping roadmap priorities in collaboration with research and engineering leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field with 2+ years of industry or post-doctoral research experience;
or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant applied ML or research experience.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following:
Large language models for program synthesis, code understanding, or formal languages
Multi-step planning or agentic AI for developer workflows
Strong programming proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Experience translating research prototypes into production systems, including deployment, optimization, and performance evaluation.
Working knowledge of experimental design, benchmarking, reproducibility, evaluation metrics, and scientific documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
LLMs for Code Generation - Experience training, fine-tuning, or adapting models such as Code-LLaMA, CodeT5, StarCoder, or GPT-based code models for program synthesis, bug fixing, refactoring, test generation, static/dynamic analysis, or domain-specific languages (DSLs).
Domain-Specialized Modeling - Experience building models for structured languages such as SQL, DSLs, configuration languages, or proprietary query/automation languages.
Agentic AI & Tool Use - Experience developing systems where models plan, call tools/APIs, self-correct, or execute code iteratively to improve output quality.
Structured Reasoning & Planning - Familiarity with techniques such as chain-of-thought prompting, constrained decoding, self-debugging, or reinforcement learning for code-centric tasks.
Large-Scale Training & Optimization - Experience with distributed training or inference optimization (quantization, LoRA, batching, caching) to improve latency, cost, and accuracy trade-offs.
MLOps & Continuous Evaluation - Exposure to automated retraining, dataset versioning/curation, evaluation harnesses, and reliability monitoring for ML models in production.
Research Visibility - Publications in top AI/ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, AAAI, KDD) and/or meaningful contributions to the LLM/code-gen research community (open-source, tools, datasets, or benchmarks).
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:The starting salary range posted for this position is $212,300.00 to $275,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$212,300.00 - $317,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$193,800.00 - $282,100.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
$212.3k-317.1k yearly Auto-Apply 28d ago
Geologist (Flex Staff)
CDM Smith 4.8
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
We are seeking Geologists to support Federal Projects with agencies such as EPA, USACE, and DOE. The Geologist independently conducts moderate to highly complex field investigations, oversee drilling operations, and collect geologic and environmental data. Ensure data quality and project compliance.
Job Duties:
- Plan and conduct geologic and environmental investigations
- Conduct drilling and logging for moderate to highly complex projects
- Log soil/rock cores and prepare boring logs per ASTM/USCS standards
- Collect and manage environmental and geotechnical samples for laboratory analysis
- Install and maintain groundwater monitoring wells/instrumentation
- Prepare technical field notes, logs, and support documentation.
- Attend progress meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*This is a pipeline requisition for future project hires.
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**Job Title:**
Geologist (Flex Staff)
**Group:**
FSI ENT WFT Field
**Employment Type:**
Temporary
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- PG (Professional Geologist) License.
- Knowledge of Unified Soil Classification System for logging soils.
- 40-hour OSHA Hazwoper certification with 8-hour annual refresher training which is up to date.
- 8-hour supervisory training.
- 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class.
- Current CPR/FA/AED certification.
**EEO Statement:**
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
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**Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.**
Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
United States - Nationwide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
100%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Temporary
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Able to pass a federal background check.
- Able to pass a medical examination.
- Ability to work in the field which can include long periods of standing, walking or sitting.
- Proficient in soil/rock logging, boring logs, and well installations.
- Knowledge of OSHA/HAZWOPER and environmental standards.
- Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and GIS/software skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Federal project experience is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills to work with military clients, contractors, and government teams.
- Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.
- Ability to work independently in field settings under limited supervision.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$78,624
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$157,248
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the office.
**Driver's License Requirements:**
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
**Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!:**
We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
$78.6k-157.2k yearly 55d ago
Staff Applied Scientist, Generative AI/ML
Adobe Systems Incorporated 4.8
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We're passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
Adobe is seeking to add Applied Scientists in Generative AI to our world-class AI Platform team. We are specifically looking for scientists with expertise in preparing data, training, fine-tuning and adapting large foundation models across all modalities: images, video, 3D, LLMs and cross-modal setups. We welcome outstanding candidates in all related technical fields, such as Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing. The related applications include image/video/3D generation, editing, and understanding, conditioned on controls stemming from large language models, or other innovative interactions tailored for creative workflows, and multimodal priors.
What You'll Do
* Conduct pioneering research and development in Generative AI for visual (image/video/3D), audio, and multi-modal outputs.
* Develop and deploy novel generative AI technologies to existing and new Adobe Products.
* Research and develop novel large-scale foundation models with deep reasoning and world-building capabilities.
* Collaborate with world-class researchers and ML engineers to bring research ideas to creative workflows used by millions.
* Publish and present your work in world-class scientific venues in CV/AI/ML/CG fields
Required Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Computer Science, CV/AI/ML/CG or related fields and 4+ years professional experience.
* Research or industry experience in training Generative AI models (pre-training and/or post-training) in at least one of the following modalities: image, video, 3D, or audio.
* Expertise in large-scale model training and optimization, including data curation, distributed training, and memory-efficient techniques.
* Experience with post-training techniques such as fine-tuning, alignment or distillation.
* Proficiency with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch) and experience scaling models on GPU/TPU clusters.
* Excellent communication skills and a strong great teammate
What You'll Bring
* Experience on large-scale generative model training
* Experience on synthetic data generation
* Experience of working with large-scale datasets
* Experience of working with product teams on technology transfers
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $172,500 -- $306,625 annually. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. In California, the pay range for this position is $211,800 - $306,625 In Washington, the pay range for this position is $201,000 - $291,150
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
There is no deadline to apply to this job posting because Adobe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The posting will remain open based on hiring needs and position availability.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email accommodations@adobe.com or call **************.
$211.8k-306.6k yearly 60d+ ago
Project Scientist
Integral Consulting 4.3
Environmental scientist job in Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time Description
About You
You are an environmentalscientist specializing in water quality monitoring, stormwater monitoring and planning, and sediment sampling projects. A lifelong learner, you want to keep growing intellectually and professionally. You know how to prepare winning proposals and exceed clients' expectations. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, and you are also comfortable working independently. People thrive under your coaching. Quality management and integrity are among your strongest principles.
About Integral
Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today's toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.
Requirements
About the Job
We are currently seeking a mid-level scientist for our Sediment and Water Investigation and Monitoring practice in our Santa Cruz, CA office. The position supports multiple clients and projects, with day-to-day responsibilities that may include environmental monitoring, field observation, data collection, leading field teams, project site maintenance, and other fieldwork. The selected candidate will work closely with project team members on water quality monitoring, stormwater planning and monitoring, and sediment sampling efforts across the Bay Area and Northern California. This role requires a balance of teamwork and independent work, along with strong problem-solving skills to support complex environmental challenges. Career growth at Integral includes opportunities to manage tasks and projects, engage with clients, and present or publish your work through scientific conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
Conducting environmental monitoring, such as stormwater sampling, sediment sampling, soil sampling, surface water sampling, surveys of outfalls, and collection of in?situ flow and water quality measurements.
Making detailed field observations and maintaining documentation.
Assisting with the review, analysis, and reporting of collected field data.
Leading field teams and mentoring junior-level staff.
Assisting in field operations management.
Assisting project managers on new or current projects.
Performing project site maintenance, which may include troubleshooting, cleaning, repairing, installing, or replacing stormwater collection field equipment.
Maintaining, calibrating, and taking inventory of in-house equipment.
Effectively and regularly communicating the status of assignments to the project manager.
Fieldwork responsibilities may include long days in the field, extended exposure to the elements (sun, rain, wind), prolonged standing, and other physically demanding tasks such as lifting equipment or materials.
Qualifications
3+ years of work experience in the field of environmental science.
Experience conducting environmental monitoring, such as sediment and/or soil sample collection, stormwater monitoring or other water quality monitoring.
Experience leading field crews on projects.
Experience with operating automated stormwater monitoring equipment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills along with basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to perform work independently or as part of a team, with minimal training and supervision.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to proactively and independently take on new assignments.
Ability to work safely in a variety of environments and weather conditions, including confined spaces, boats, elevated locations, and inclement weather.
Willingness to travel for projects within California, which may occasionally require overnight hotel stays.
Availability to be on call for stormwater monitoring season from October 1 to April 30; this may include working nights, and/or weekends.
Ability to lift and carry items of varying weights as required by the job, occasionally lifting up to or more than 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Boating experience and proficiency with hand and power tools.
A valid U.S. driver's license (or ability to obtain one upon hire) and a clean driving record. If a driver's license cannot be obtained, reliable transportation to project and field sites is required.
A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
Strong organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
Compensation is commensurate with experience and internal equity, within the listed range. An employee's total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave (10 days), paid vacation (10 or/to 20 days; determined by title at hire), paid holidays (9 days) per year, and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be prorated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.
Integral Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer who provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information (including testing or characteristics), or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we live in and serve. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at ******************************.
We are excited to connect with individuals who share our mission and values, and those who bring diverse contributions to our team. We value unique perspectives and skills, and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.
All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
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$75k-105k yearly 59d ago
Staff Scientist, Assay Development and Data Analytics
Bruker Corporation 4.7
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Bruker is one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies enabling scientist to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new application that improve the quality of human life. Our high-performance products and high-value life science and diagnostic solutions are trusted by leading businesses, institutes, and scientists worldwide. Today, more than 8,500 employees at over 90 locations are working on this permanent challenge to make the world a better place.
Bruker Spatial Genomics (BSG, a Bruker subsidiary) is focused on opening a new frontier in spatial 3D genomics and multiomic analyses. We are committed to the development of a novel technology platform allowing progress in genome-wide visualization of spatially resolved 3D chromosome and chromatin architecture in individual cells and cell populations in situ. We bring together the premier spatial omics approach, jeb FISHTM, with leading-edge imaging, data acquisition and analysis capability.
Our pioneering in situ technology enables examination of some of the most important questions in genomics and gene expression at the single cell and sub-cellular level. We aim to find the best talent in the field to join and contribute to this extraordinary endeavor, becoming a critical member of this groundbreaking opportunity.
Bruker Spatial Genomics is looking for a Staff Scientist for their R&D team. The position and ideal candidate is described as follows:
The candidate will be a key contributor to optimization and development of advanced bioassays for determination of chromosome and chromatin architecture through the use of spatial omics approaches.
This is a unique multi-disciplinary position that will work closely with a variety of disciplines including scientists and engineers with molecular biology, general wet lab, or imaging experience. As part of our team, you will conduct cutting edge experiments to map spatial gene activity and expression. You will support technique optimization in the leading approach in in situ imaging of gene activity, localization, and expression.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated wet lab experience working independently in a biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology laboratory. They should have a strong background in programming for data analysis of large data sets, have exceptional attention to detail, and be able to critically analyze data and communicate results to the team.
They should be be enthusiastic to work as part of a team in a fast-paced startup environment, and must bring a can-do attitude and sense of purpose to the job.
Responsibilities
Support and spearhead the method development and optimization of novel molecular biology assay schemes for spatial omic applications including molecular barcoding, fluorophore marking, nucleic acid hybridization, amplification and sequencing techniques, and probe library preparation.
Support the optimization of probe chemistry and probe-based sequencing with spatial multi-omic profiling applications.
Help develop the optimization of sample preparation methods such as tissue/cell fixation and permeabilization.
Independently plan and execute experiments, accurately record details, provide in-depth analysis, and report results through documentation and presentations.
Support the generation of test samples through cell culture and/or tissue preparation.
Assist/lead in the analysis of large and complex data sets, including developing routines for streamlined and automated data pipelines.
Prepare assay reagents and other components.
Work within multidisciplinary teams at all stages of product development.
Assist with research projects to profile spatial genomics. Collaborate with other team members on research studies.
Support and lead elements of the development, verification and validation of product related kits and reagents.
Analyze specimens on imaging instrumentation. Analyze research data and assist with data interpretation.
Prepare research reports and share findings with the team. Write protocols, develop procedures, and maintain accurate records.
Clearly communicate and present results; contribute data for making critical design decisions.
Qualifications
Educational/Experience requirements:
BS/MS/PhD in biophysics, chemical/biomolecular engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or a related field and 8-12+ (BS/MS) and 3-5+ (PhD) years of hands-on molecular biology experience in an academic or industrial setting.
Strong background in programming for analysis of complex and large data sets, preferably in python.
Proficient in standard molecular biology techniques such as sample preparation, nucleic acid amplification and purification (RNA/DNA), qPCR, and DNA sequencing or similar molecular biology techniques. Experience with microscopy.
Knowledge of advanced fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) or other in situ fluorescence probed-based techniques. Understanding of basic absorption and emission spectroscopy.
Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail. Good communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills.
Experience in cell culture and tissue preparation techniques.
Experience in troubleshooting and optimization of molecular biology assays including reagent formulation and workflow optimization.
Experience with experimental design and data analysis. Must be capable of performing complex multi-step experiments with detailed and diligent attention to technique and protocols with accurate record keeping.
Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization, which requires real-time communication, flexibility, working well with others, and a willingness to learn new techniques and methods.
Additional desirable skills:
Experience in product development including product release.
Familiarity with basic statistical data and error analysis. Familiarity with single cell and/or spatial transcriptomics, fixation chemistry, Design of Experiments (DOE).
Experience in developing novel computational tools to analyze Hi-C or epigenomic datasets, and deriving biologically meaningful insights from the observed structural and regulatory patterns.
Advanced fluorescence imaging techniques. Experience in microscopy image analysis.
Experience with use and troubleshooting of automated equipment, preferably for imaging applications.
At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between 115,200 and 204,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.
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$93k-132k yearly est. Auto-Apply 55d ago
Senior Field Hydrologist
Environmental Science Associates 3.7
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.
ESA is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Hydrologist to join our team of hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists, and engineers in the Northern California region. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with 10+ years of work experience, a passion for ecosystem restoration, working outdoors, and the desire to learn and grow. This is an exempt, full-time, salary role with flexible hybrid expectations. Qualified candidates must be able and willing to work hybrid from one of our Northern CA ESA office locations as needed. Preference given to candidates within a commutable distance to our following ESA Office locations: Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, or Petaluma. This role will involve some travel for site visits, projects, and in-person team collaboration as needed.
Work samples may be requested as a step in the interview process.
Who You Are
You must have proficient working knowledge in MATLAB or Python preferred. Candidates with experience in R will also be considered.
You must have prior professional working experience with topo-bathymetric surveys (Hypack) OR continuous monitoring networks
You must have experience with ArcGIS
You must have experience with QA/QC of scientific datasets
You enjoy working outdoors, and you have 10+ years of professional work experience in scientific data collection and quality control (possibly including topographic and/or bathymetric surveying, UAV, sidescan sonar, ADCP, stream gauging, sediment studies, water quality monitoring and sampling, or other related skills), including project management experience.
The ideal candidate has extensive professional experience with continuous hydrodynamic and water quality data collection and telemetered data delivery systems.
You hold a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Land Surveying, Water Quality, or a related field.
You are an effective team member with excellent oral and written communication skills who can work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
You can communicate technical information clearly and concisely to individuals and groups.
You are comfortable working in and around water, and you have experience working with tools and on boats.
Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following skillsets: Certified/Trained Boat Operator, Sidescan Sonar skills, FAA Certified Drone Pilot w/ LiDAR, Estuarine Water Quality Analysis, Certified Hydrographer or Professional land surveyor
You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.
What You Will Do for ESA
You will plan, schedule and execute field data collection, quality control, and analysis in support of ecosystem restoration, flood management, fish passage and other water resources and environmental engineering projects.
You will plan for and execute the deployment and maintenance of instrumentation, topographic and bathymetric surveys, geomorphic, discharge, sediment transport, and wave studies, and construction and post-construction monitoring activities.
You will apply Python, Matlab, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HYPACK, Aquarius, and other tools to process data, develop basemaps, evaluate discharge, tide, and water quality conditions, monitor channel and vegetation development, calculate sedimentation rates, and other tasks.
You will write technical reports describing data collection methods and results. You will develop and adhere to data collection and quality control procedures.
You will work at your desk and outdoors - on the coast, in estuaries and salt marshes, in streams and rivers, and on boats. You will manage projects and tasks independently and supervise others in executing work assignments.
While consistently demonstrating solid data collection, analysis, and writing skills, you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines, both when working on a team or independently.
Other ad-hoc tasks as needed
What's Special About Our Team
Our Environmental Hydrology and Design team includes engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists and landscape architects. Much of our work is oriented toward the restoration of habitat and ecosystem function, often as part of multi-benefit projects. As a highly integrated team, we value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.
To read about some of our exciting projects, check out these links:
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ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.
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$114,998 - $159,031 USD
Who We Are
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: ************************** for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
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ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)
$115k-159k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety / San Fran Bay Area
Erm 4.7
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Ready to make an impact? Join the world's largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals at ERM. We partner with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and beyond to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. If you're an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to lead the way.
Why This Role Matters
ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting-edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Francisco Bay Area, California (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you'll be on the front lines-helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably.
What Your Impact Is
Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
Help develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
What You'll Bring
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related science (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of EHS experience with private-sector clients.
Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills-clear, concise, and client-focused.
Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Northern California San Fran Bay Area, California.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field.
Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Help develop and implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, Safety Process Improvement.
Perform building hazardous materials inspections, oversight, and sampling.
Support construction safety, industrial hygiene, and behavior-based safety initiatives.
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.
For the Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $76,000 - $97,410 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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$76k-97.4k yearly Auto-Apply 43d ago
Meteorologist
Hearst 4.4
Environmental scientist job in Salinas, CA
KSBW 8 News, the Hearst-owned NBC and ABC affiliate serving California's Central Coast, is looking for a passionate and driven Meteorologist to join our weather team in Salinas.
We are seeking a meteorologist who understands the science behind the forecast and knows how to translate it into clear, relatable storytelling for our viewers. The ideal candidate is energized by severe weather coverage and can deliver accurate, calm, and continuous weather coverage across all platforms when it matters most.
This is a hands-on role for a true team player. You will be involved in every aspect of the weather operation, including forecasting, creating compelling graphics, and reporting from the field when needed. We are looking for someone who embraces new technology, enjoys experimenting with presentation styles, and is eager to find fresh ways to connect with our audience.
Our next meteorologist will be a strong communicator who can summarize complex information, strike the right tone during breaking weather, keep viewers informed and safe, and perform confidently under pressure. Community engagement is also essential. This role includes participating in outreach efforts such as school visits and local events.
You will report to the Chief Meteorologist and the News Director.
Responsibilities:
Give viewers accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
Can simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
Will use all the technology available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
Will be deployed in the field during weather events
Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast
Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms
Write web and social stories about the weather
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
Flexibility to work any shift
Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
Requirements:
Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
Experience with common television weather systems
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics
NWA and CBM seals are a plus
Related military experience will be considered
Bilingual a Plus
Please include a demo reel or link to demo. Applicants without a demo will not be considered.
Value in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet you and your family's needs
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $60,000 and $65,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
$60k-65k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) Environmental Qualification Specialist
Altera Semiconductor
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Job Details:Job Description:
Altera is seeking an Environmental Qualification Specialist to ensure FPGA solutions meet stringent aerospace and defense standards for ruggedness, reliability, and compliance. This role combines technical expertise in environmental qualification with strategic business planning and customer requirement forecasting to support future program success.
Key Responsibilities:
Environmental Qualification Leadership:
Define and execute qualification plans for FPGA-based systems under MIL-STD-810, 883 (temperature, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude) and MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC).
Oversee HALT/HASS, HAST, and THB processes for semiconductor reliability validation.
Ensure compliance with DO-254 for airborne electronic hardware and support certification audits.
Address ruggedization and radiation tolerance for space and high-altitude applications.
Business Plan Management:
Develop and maintain a strategic business plan for environmental qualification services aligned with Altera's FPGA roadmap.
Identify growth opportunities in aerospace and defense programs requiring advanced qualification standards.
Collaborate with Engineering, Planning and sales teams to align qualification capabilities with market needs.
Future Customer Requirement Forecasting:
Analyze industry trends, defense procurement patterns, and emerging standards to anticipate future qualification requirements.
Engage with customers and ecosystem partners to capture evolving needs for ruggedized FPGA solutions.
Provide input to Planning, Quality & R&D Engineering for next-generation FPGA features supporting environmental and reliability compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, and compliance teams to ensure seamless execution of qualification programs.
Support proposal development for defense RFPs, including environmental compliance sections.
Salary Range
The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
$178.9K - $259.0K USD
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in environmental qualification for aerospace and defense electronics.
Strong knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-254, and related standards.
Hands-on experience with HAST, THB, HALT, and HASS processes for semiconductor reliability.
Familiarity with FPGA technology and ruggedization techniques for mission-critical systems.
Proven ability to develop business plans and forecast customer requirements.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
Excellent documentation and compliance audit support skills.
Preferred:
Experience with radiation-hardened FPGA solutions.
Background in aerospace/defense certification programs.
Job Type: RegularShift:Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location:San Jose, California, United StatesAdditional Locations:Arizona, United States (Remote), Austin, Texas, United States (Remote), Florida, United States (Remote), Massachusetts, United States (Remote), Oregon, United States (Remote), Washington, United States (Remote) Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
$58k-98k yearly est. Auto-Apply 22d ago
Staff Geologist / Engineer
C2Earth
Environmental scientist job in Campbell, CA
Campbell or Capitola, California
Why C2Earth is more than just a job
Imagine starting your career at a firm that combines technical rigor, real-world impact, and deep respect for place. That's C2Earth. We're a privately held, majority Black-owned small business doing thoughtful, problem-solving engineering geology and geotechnical work throughout the greater San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas.
At C2Earth, you'll inherit a legacy: the reputation of Upp Geotechnology (founded in 1983) plus the innovative spark and commitment brought by our founders, Craig Reid and Chris Hundemer. We're more than "consultants" -- we're advisors, protectors, and enablers. Our work touches everything from safety (schools, hospitals, essential buildings) to beauty (coastal bluffs, parks) to infrastructure that supports thriving communities.
When you join us, you join a team with decades of combined experience, with project files going back to the early 1980s. We've seen it all -- small residential additions, complex slope stabilization, liquefaction hazards, coastal erosion, distressed buildings, and critical infrastructure. Whether it's solving for a retaining wall, a foundation, or a bluff subject to sea level rise, we don't just do the work -- we do it with care, precision, and purpose.
The Role: What You'll Do
Support geotechnical and geologic investigations under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist with field work, including drilling, test pits, soil and rock logging, sampling, and construction observation.
Conduct geologic mapping, monitoring, and site reconnaissance.
Perform basic data analysis and prepare figures, tables, and graphics for reports.
Draft portions of technical reports, proposals, and correspondence for review.
Learn project management fundamentals and client communication while building technical expertise.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Launch Your Career: Hands-on experience across diverse projects with direct mentorship from licensed professionals.
Impact & Variety: Exposure to residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Northern California.
Professional Growth: Support for licensure, continuing education, and developing areas of specialization.
Small Enough to Matter, Big Enough to Deliver: Your work will be meaningful, recognized, and impactful from day one.
Culture of Ownership & Respect: As a minority-owned firm, we value integrity, diversity, and community in how we operate.
What We're Looking For
A bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
0-3 years of professional experience (internships and field/lab work count).
Progress toward California professional certification (GIT, EIT, PG, PE, or CEG/GE) is a plus but not required.
Strong observational and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
Good writing and communication skills, with attention to detail.
A collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for field work, and curiosity about geotechnical and geologic consulting.
Perks & Practical Info
Location: Based in Campbell (San Francisco Bay Area) with a second office in Capitola serving Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay.
Compensation: Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
Flexibility: A healthy mix of field and office work to build well-rounded skills.
Growth: Clear career path with mentorship, licensure support, and training opportunities.
Project Diversity: Work on coastal, hillside, urban, and infrastructure sites that will challenge and inspire you.
Join Us & Build Something Solid
If you're ready to kick off your career in geology or engineering and want to learn from some of the best in the business, C2Earth is the place for you. You'll gain the skills, experience, and mentorship to grow into a trusted professional while contributing to projects that make communities safer and stronger.
$71k-128k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Project Manager - Environmental Due Diligence
All Environmental
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Full-time Description
Project Manager - Environmental Due Diligence
The Project Manager within AEI's Due Diligence division will perform various environmental due diligence projects focused on commercial real estate. The ideal candidate will have previous experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) projects and Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae ESA projects focused on Agency lenders and Agency investor platforms in the commercial real estate sector, and also has superior customer service, writing, time management, and organizational skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Environmental reviews
State and federal regulatory program file reviews
Field investigations
Basic understanding of commercial real estate lending and finance
Performance of environmental due diligence projects
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of previous experience performing environmental due diligence projects, such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) preferred
Previous experience performing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) projects focused on Agency lenders and Agency investor platforms in the commercial real estate sector preferred
Excellent writing, organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills required
Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels
Willingness to travel as necessary
Must be a self-starter, resourceful, and have the ability to work productively on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines with guidance from senior staff
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or related field
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Active AHERA certification preferred
Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification, asbestos inspector, and/or lead-based paint certification preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment may be both indoors and outdoors. Indoor work takes place in a typical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Outdoor work requires the ability to effectively perform work in all types of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, type, handle office and/or field equipment, speak and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, balance, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS
AEI Consultants offers all full-time employees an outstanding, extensive benefits package, which among other benefits includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off and sick leave, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401K, complimentary use of AEI's condo at Donner Lake in Truckee, CA, an Employee Referral Bonus Program, and Commuter Tax and Dependent Care Benefits.
COMPANY CULTURE
One of the primary reasons that our employees enjoy working at AEI is our positive company culture. We offer a collaborative, flexible and inclusive work environment where employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, make a positive impact on our clients and communities, and are encouraged to carve out a career path within the organization that best aligns with their interests and goals. We greatly value the contributions of our team members and prioritize employee wellness, safety, flexibility and work/life balance.
OVERVIEW
AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States.
AEI Consultants values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees and community. We encourage all applicants who are excited about this opportunity and share our career goals to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement. We are proud to offer equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics defined by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment. At AEI Consultants, we believe that a diverse team is essential for our success, and we strive to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
To learn more about us:
AEI Careers Site / AEI Culture Handbook
Salary Description $68,640 - $75,000 per year
$68.6k-75k yearly 60d+ ago
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Intern
Tanimura & Antle 4.2
Environmental scientist job in Salinas, CA
The Role: This role will support our EHS team in ensuring a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment. The EHS intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of EHS management, including safety audits, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and environmental sustainability initiatives. The EHS Intern will assist in promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the company while supporting daily operations and reporting needs.
Location(s): Salinas, CA
Areas of Responsibility:
Support EHS Program Implementation: Assist in the implementation and monitoring of safety programs and initiatives, including workplace safety training, inspections, and audits.
Data Management & Reporting: Assist in collecting and analyzing EHS-related data, preparing reports, tracking safety metrics, and maintaining accurate records of incidents, safety inspections, and audits.
Risk Assessment: Help identify potential safety hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement corrective actions or recommendations to improve safety practices.
Safety Inspections: Participate in regular safety audits and inspections, document findings, and assist in developing corrective actions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in workplace safety, environmental regulations, and EHS practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate safety information to team members at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Prior experience or coursework related to safety, hazard identification, or EHS programs is a plus, but not required.
Ideal Candidate
Willingness to learn and adapt: Open to gaining knowledge in environmental, health, and safety practices.
Strong work ethic and reliability: Dependable and committed to completing tasks accurately and on time.
Good communication and interpersonal skills: Able to work well with others and share information clearly.
$33k-42k yearly est. 33d ago
Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship - Environmental Services Department
City of San Jose, Ca 4.4
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José.
The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ************, 711 (TTY), or via email at *************************.
About the Department
The Environmental Services Department (ESD)is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents!
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formally Twitter),Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
Position Duties
About the Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship
The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill two (2) part-time unbenefited Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern positions.
Student Interns of the Multi-Discipline Engineering Internship will rotate within five key engineering groups across the Environmental Services Department. Interns will rotate into each of these five engineering groups approximately every six weeks. These rotations will include travel to three distinct work locations which include San José City Hall, the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF), and San José Municipal Water System (Muni Water). At the conclusion of the internship, interns will have job shadowed in each of the five groups.
The key engineering groups are located withing the following sections:
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) division is leading one of the largest public works programs in San José's history! The division is responsible for delivering a 10-year capital improvement program estimated at $1.4 billion and assuring the future of wastewater treatment services for 1.7 million residents and 17,000 businesses.
The CIP division performs the overall planning and project delivery for all aspects of the RWF treatment process, including program administration and budget planning. The division is also supported by a co-located team of consultant staff and staff from the Department of Public Works, who provide program management and construction management services.
* Responsibilities while working in CIP include but are not limited to: Supporting engineering staff on current projects in various phases of work, including feasibility, design, bid, and construction; attending project and staff meetings; attending design workshops; participating in construction site visits; assisting staff to manage facility-wide studies; and assisting staff in the areas of program management and controls.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
The Wastewater Management Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Engineering section works side-by-side with three divisions of wastewater management at the RWF - Plant Operations, Facility Maintenance, and Energy & Automation. The division is staffed by 226 full-time employees that includes operators, mechanics, various wastewater superintendents and supervisors, engineers, technicians, analysts, staff specialists, and other support staff. In addition, these groups are supported by various consultants. This section is responsible for managing various O&M repair/replacement projects, providing engineering support to the RWF, maintaining document management systems and record drawings, and providing leadership for the Asset Management system.
* Responsibilities while working in O&M include but are not limited to:
* Assisting with equipment tags, field verification, and creating missing tag lists.
* Assisting with uploading O&M manuals, equipment warranty documents, SOPs, and training related documents from CIP Final Submittals to WMDocs.
* Assisting with the review of preventive maintenance schedules from O&M manuals and creating PM schedule lists.
* Assisting with O&M Online Manual upgrades.
* Assisting with O&M Engineering projects.
* Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Pretreatment Program - Watershed Protection (WSP) Division
The Pretreatment Program consists of the Source Control and Environmental Engineering sections and is responsible for implementing the federal- and state-mandated pretreatment program for industrial discharges to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. The program is required by the Facility's NPDES permit and is aimed at ensuring that certain dischargers have adequate treatment prior to the discharge of industrial wastewater to the sanitary sewer to protect water quality and the integrity of the wastewater collection and treatment systems. On an annual basis, the Pretreatment Program inspects approximately 350 businesses, collects more than 1,900 water quality samples, and reviews more than 900 self-monitoring reports. This group also permits and conducts inspections of newly regulated facilities such as dental offices.
* Responsibilities while working in the Pretreatment Program include but are not limited to: Assisting Sanitary Engineers in evaluating industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with federal, state, and local pretreatment requirements; writing and issuing Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits; conducting plan check reviews of industrial and commercial facilities, and performing specialized environmental engineering studies in support of the Pretreatment Program, the Watershed Enforcement Program, and the Regional Wastewater Facility.
Municipal Water System (Muni Water) & South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR)
Muni Water
The Municipal Water System section is responsible for system operation and maintenance engineering support, and design and construction of the Municipal Water System pipeline and facilities. This includes managing the water quality programs, and supporting the conservation program, providing development related support services, ensuring availability of water supply, capital improvements, construction inspection, and engineering support to operations and maintenance.
SBWR
South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) is a recycled water wholesaler to four retailers: San Jose Water Company, San José Municipal Water, City of Santa Clara, and City of Milpitas. Customers buy recycled water from the retailer in their location.
SBWR is the regional permit holder for recycled water in San José, Santa Clara and Milpitas, ensuring compliance with State regulations for recycled water quality and use and is a leader in recycled water in Northern California.
SBWR's recycled water system consists of over 150 miles of pipeline, five pump stations, and 10 million gallons of storage in reservoirs. SBWR delivers more than four billion gallons of recycled water per year to more than 960 commercial customers, an average of 11 million gallons a day.
* Responsibilities while working in Muni Water & SBWR include but are not limited to: Supporting engineering and operations staff through research, data collection, and technical analyses for ongoing projects. Responsibilities will include conducting field visits and site inspections to observe construction and operations/maintenance activities, as well as participating in staff meetings, taking notes, and providing follow-up as needed. Additional assignments may be given to further assist the engineering and compliance team.
Duration of Assignment
Approximately 8 months
Salary Information
Salary ranges for this classification are:
* Undergraduate Student Intern:$15.86 - $22.65 hourly
* Graduate Student Intern: $20.52 - $30.30 hourly
These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
* Undergraduate: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.
* Graduate: Completion of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a master's degree program from an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.
Experience: None.
Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.Desirable competencies for this position include:
Communication Skills -Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Job Expertise -Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Multi-Tasking -Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Reliability- Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills -Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Norma Lopez Sanchez at ********************************.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email ************************* and we will research the status of your application.
AI and the Hiring Process
We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, liveassessments, and interviews. However,we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairness,transparency, and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.
$15.9-22.7 hourly 28d ago
Environmental Technician- Hazwoper Certified
Essel 3.6
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Essel Environmental is the go-to resource for responsive, high-quality environmental, engineering and emergency response services.
We are looking to add Environmental Technicians to our team.
Candidates will be performing the following:
1. Working in an industrial setting like refineries & chemical plants
2. Performing tasks like tank cleaning, operating vacuum pumps and general maintenance work
3. Other duties as needed
Candidates must have 40 Hour- Hazwoper training and be able to wear a respirator.
Confined space training is preferred.
Please apply now!
Requirements
Related Experience
Candidates must have 40 Hour- Hazwoper training and be able to wear a respirator.
Confined space training is preferred.
$36k-47k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Naturalist - Camp Campbell
YMCA of Silicon Valley 4.2
Environmental scientist job in Boulder Creek, CA
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Naturalist leads programs based on the principles of conservation biology, fosters environmental awareness, emulates YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and is aligned with the California state framework and the next generation science standards.
SALARY RANGE: $785.00/week
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Research, write, and update lesson plans appropriate to program goals and aligned with state and national education standards; conduct natural science lessons establishing and utilizing responsive teaching situations; lead interpretive field activities in a variety of ecosystems.
Engage staff, volunteers, and participants within the environmental science arena at Camp Campbell; provide opportunities to learn.
Prepare and maintain nature lab exhibits and provide care for live animals.
Conduct ongoing training and supervision of cabin leaders.
Plan, organize and evaluate curriculum and instructional activities related to volunteer leadership development.
Expanded and new program opportunities and field lessons each year.
Attend meetings and trainings necessary to be successful.
Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of the position include:
Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
$785 weekly 7h ago
Staff Applied Scientist
Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8
Environmental scientist job in San Jose, CA
Meet the Team Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end-to-end, full-stack platform designed for hybrid, multi-cloud environments. Join the Code Generation group, where we work on automating the code generation process using GenAI techniques. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience, designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact-driven innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, all within a flexible, growth-oriented environment.
Your Impact
As a Staff Applied Scientist, you will:
* Design, build, and deploy advanced AI models for intelligent code generation, contributing across model architecture, experimentation, evaluation, and integration into production systems.
* Push the boundaries of agentic GenAI by developing models that not only generate code but also reason, plan, self-correct, and interact with tools, APIs, and execution environments to improve reliability and usability.
* Enhance code-generation capabilities for DSLs and structured languages, helping shape the next generation of developer experiences powered by LLMs in both interactive and automated workflows.
* Optimize training and inference workflows through efficient data pipelines, distributed training strategies, and model-level performance improvements to ensure low latency, high accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
* Partner closely with engineering and product teams to ensure research outcomes are aligned with customer needs and translate into scalable, high-impact product features.
* Contribute to the scientific culture of the team, sharing best practices in rigorous experimentation, reproducibility, evaluation design, and documentation.
* Participate in long-term AI innovation by identifying emerging opportunities, proposing new directions, and shaping roadmap priorities in collaboration with research and engineering leaders.
Minimum Qualifications
* PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field with 2+ years of industry or post-doctoral research experience;
or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant applied ML or research experience.
* Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following:
* Large language models for program synthesis, code understanding, or formal languages
* Multi-step planning or agentic AI for developer workflows
* Strong programming proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
* Experience translating research prototypes into production systems, including deployment, optimization, and performance evaluation.
* Working knowledge of experimental design, benchmarking, reproducibility, evaluation metrics, and scientific documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
* LLMs for Code Generation - Experience training, fine-tuning, or adapting models such as Code-LLaMA, CodeT5, StarCoder, or GPT-based code models for program synthesis, bug fixing, refactoring, test generation, static/dynamic analysis, or domain-specific languages (DSLs).
* Domain-Specialized Modeling - Experience building models for structured languages such as SQL, DSLs, configuration languages, or proprietary query/automation languages.
* Agentic AI & Tool Use - Experience developing systems where models plan, call tools/APIs, self-correct, or execute code iteratively to improve output quality.
* Structured Reasoning & Planning - Familiarity with techniques such as chain-of-thought prompting, constrained decoding, self-debugging, or reinforcement learning for code-centric tasks.
* Large-Scale Training & Optimization - Experience with distributed training or inference optimization (quantization, LoRA, batching, caching) to improve latency, cost, and accuracy trade-offs.
* MLOps & Continuous Evaluation - Exposure to automated retraining, dataset versioning/curation, evaluation harnesses, and reliability monitoring for ML models in production.
* Research Visibility - Publications in top AI/ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, AAAI, KDD) and/or meaningful contributions to the LLM/code-gen research community (open-source, tools, datasets, or benchmarks).
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $212,300.00 to $275,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$212,300.00 - $317,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$193,800.00 - $282,100.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
How much does an environmental scientist earn in Monterey, CA?
The average environmental scientist in Monterey, CA earns between $54,000 and $128,000 annually. This compares to the national average environmental scientist range of $43,000 to $84,000.
Average environmental scientist salary in Monterey, CA
$83,000
What are the biggest employers of Environmental Scientists in Monterey, CA?
The biggest employers of Environmental Scientists in Monterey, CA are: