About SOCOTEC:
SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.
SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.
SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.
We have an immediate opening in our Alameda, West Sacramento, or San Jose, California office for a Staff or Senior Staff-Level Environmental Professional to assist with the following tasks:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
Certification: Current OSHA HAZWOPER training. Other certifications and registrations a plus.
Required Skills and Experience: The successful candidate should have:
Experience in environmental-related work, including field tasks such as:
Site reconnaissance
Soil, soil vapor, and groundwater sampling
Borehole logging
Monitoring well installation
Air monitoring
Coordination and oversight of subcontractors
Preparation of daily field reports
Experience with office-based project tasks, including:
Data compilation
Review and assimilation of historical information and environmental databases
Assisting with report preparation and project documentation
Phone and email coordination with subcontractors and vendors
Phone and email coordination with site owners/users for interviews and discussions
Management of project tasks and task budgets
Experience working on construction sites (preferred)
Strong foundational writing skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with ASTM E1527-21 and ASTM E1903-11 standards
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with support teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Salary Range: $75,000-85,000, depending on experience.
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
For more information, please visit www.socotec.us
Job Type: Full-Time; in-office
Location: Alameda, West Sacramento, or San Jose, CA
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCOTEC ranks in the Top 10 Best Workplaces® 2025 (category: >2500 employees) and is once again certified Great Place to Work® in 2025, across 18 countries!
SOCOTEC offers its clients and partners services throughout the entire life cycle of built assets to ensure compliance, extend their lifespan, improve technical, energy, and environmental performance, and ultimately guarantee people’s safety.
As an independent trusted third party, SOCOTEC relies on 6,500 technicians and engineers across France, recognized among the best in risk management and technical consulting.
Joining SOCOTEC means becoming part of a community of 14,000 experts based in 26 countries, all ready to take on challenges in the fields of Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) in construction, infrastructure, and industry.
Joining us means giving purpose to your career and contributing to the ambitions of a fast-growing international group that has always placed people at the heart of its operations.
Our project is ambitious, and our collective energy is our strength! Together, we build trust for a safer and more sustainable world.
Let’s SOCOTEC
Come live a unique experience with us and help grow SOCOTEC, the leading expert in asset integrity for construction, infrastructure, and industry!
Join us and experience the SOCOTEC journey!