Environmental Compliance Specialist

Senior Manager – EH&S and Environmental Compliance

Location: Orange County, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, In Office

Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000 (Negotiable based upon Experience)

About the Organization

This organization is a nationally recognized environmental consulting firm with more than three decades of experience supporting industrial, commercial, and infrastructure clients. The firm specializes in environmental compliance, environmental assessment and remediation, and water and wastewater consulting and design. Known for its high-touch client service model, rapid turnaround, and defensible technical solutions, the company has demonstrated consistent growth driven by a philosophy of delivering exceptional outcomes for clients while fostering a collaborative, rewarding environment for environmental professionals.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of EH&S and Environmental Compliance is a Senior-level consulting role responsible for leading complex, multi-site environmental compliance programs for a diverse client base. This position provides strategic oversight across multiple regulatory programs and serves as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments.The role is designed for a highly experienced professional who exercises independent judgment, develops risk-based regulatory strategies, and delivers practical, business-aligned solutions. This position is a defined career-track role with advancement opportunities into a Principal-level leadership position based on performance, leadership, and contribution to practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance Leadership

• Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs across hazardous materials, hazardous waste, AST/UST, stormwater, wastewater, and air quality
• Interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local environmental regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Identify compliance risks and develop proactive, defensible, and risk-based mitigation strategies
• Guide clients through regulatory challenges, inspections, audits, and enforcement actions

Client Advisory & Regulatory Interface

• Serve as a primary client advisor and regulatory liaison
• Act as the main point of contact with regulatory agencies (e.g., CUPAs, DTSC, Water Boards, air districts, and local authorities)
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory applicability, exceptions, and alternative compliance approaches
• Prepare and deliver defensible responses to regulatory inquiries

Program & Project Management

• Manage multiple client programs and projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead environmental compliance assessments, audits, and corrective action planning
• Develop, implement, and enhance environmental compliance programs, SOPs, and management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)
• Oversee subcontractor scope development, quality assurance, and coordination

Technical Expertise Areas

• Hazardous materials and hazardous waste program development, CERS reporting, and contingency planning
• AST/UST compliance programs, inspections, and SPCC planning (40 CFR 112)
• Environmental permitting strategies including air, wastewater discharge, and tank permits

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Identify new opportunities and expand existing client relationships
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and client pursuits
• Collaborate internally with engineering and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to the strategic growth and direction of the environmental compliance practice

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff
• Promote knowledge sharing and professional development within the team
• Demonstrate leadership presence with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 15 years of experience in environmental compliance, regulatory consulting, or related fields
• Deep working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Proven experience leading complex, multi-site environmental compliance programs
• Extensive experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and managing inspections and enforcement actions
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, and/or CIH strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strategic, risk-based problem solving
• Advanced regulatory interpretation and application
• Strong client advisory and relationship management skills
• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities
• Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Leadership, accountability, and sound professional judgment

Career Path & Growth

This role is structured as a Senior leadership position with a clear advancement path to a Principal-level role. High-performing individuals will have the opportunity to expand their strategic influence, deepen client leadership responsibilities, and contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives.

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

Health and Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision: offers standard health coverage, with some employees reporting that the company covers 75% to 100% of individual premiums. Life and Disability Insurance: Full-time staff are eligible for life insurance and long-term disability. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for pre-tax spending on eligible healthcare and dependent care costs. Financial and Retirement 401(k) Plan: Includes a company match, typically around 4%. Profit Sharing & Bonuses: The company has a profit-sharing plan and a discretionary bonus program, which includes performance-based annual bonuses and referral bonuses. Competitive Salary: Employees generally rate compensation highly (averaging 4.0/5.0 on Glassdoor), though actual pay depends heavily on the ability to negotiate effectively. Time Off and Culture Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees typically accrue 15 days of PTO annually in their first year. Paid Holidays: The company observes 10 to 11 paid holidays per year. Company Culture: Reviews highlight a "family-like" atmosphere with social events, including happy hours, office outings, and birthday celebrations. Professional Development Mentorship & Training: provides internal mentoring and opportunities for cross-training to help employees grow within the company. Professional Organizations: Support for attending industry conferences and participating in professional groups.

This is a hybrid position in Orange,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $160,000 - $220,000