Environmental Project Compliance Specialist

Job Overview

APTIM is currently seeking a Compliance Specialist in California for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Stormwater compliance,
• Environmental compliance audits,
• Groundwater monitoring compliance,
• Landfill gas compliance,
• Solid Waste Reporting for site-specific, General Waste Discharge Requirements, compliance reports, work plans and special studies.
  
  

Our philosophy centers on developing and maintaining a culture of mutual respect and honesty, where people listen generously and speak straight. At APTIM, you can expect countless opportunities to learn, develop business and leadership skills, and engage on a multitude of projects.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Leading and completing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
• Lead the development, implementation, and management of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans for industrial projects
• Conduct compliance monitoring, site inspections, and enforcement of SWPPP and SPCC requirements
• Prepare environmental reports, plans, and permit applications across water, waste, air, and stormwater programs
• Assist in developing monitoring, training, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities
• Perform groundwater, leachate, stormwater and landfill gas sampling and testing
• Coordination to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
• Conduct construction quality assurance oversight
• Travel to project sites for inspections, audits, and client meetings as needed
• Preparing and managing, scopes, budgets and schedules
• Collaborating and coordinating with contractors, clients, and other team members
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner (QISP)
• BS/MS in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field
• 4-10 years of compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of stormwater regulations (industrial) and broader environmental compliance programs, including hazardous waste, SPCC, air permitting, and wastewater
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work
• Possess a "Safety First" work et
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid Waste Experience
• Licensed State of California Professional Geologist or Engineer
• Previous experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board
• Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate
  
  

About Aptim

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development
  
  

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $85,000 - 120,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Envir & Infra LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10 carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents
  

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