--- title: Environmental Engineer at OHLA USA in Irvine, CA description: OHLA USA is hiring for the Environmental Engineer role in Irvine, CA. Pays $85K–$95K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/environmental-engineer-at-ohla-usa-01a180b6-3580-75b3-b5be-17d308d1866a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join OHLA USA as Environmental Engineer in Irvine, CA. Pays $85K–$95K per year. Full-time role. Requires 3+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b0md5p.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [OHLA USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ohla-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Irvine, CA | | **Salary** | $85K/yr - $95K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** OHLA USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 15 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for OHLA USA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $90,000 – $107,000 a year (median $94,000). ## Description Overview Who is **OHLA USA**? We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, **our people!** OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project/Environmental Engineer to join our growing construction team. This role supports project execution by coordinating engineering activities, ensuring environmental compliance, and working closely with project managers, field teams, and clients to deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget. If you thrive in a fast-paced construction environment and are passionate about solving challenges while maintaining environmental stewardship, we'd love to hear from you. **Job Title**: Environmental Engineer **Reporting to**: Manager -HSQE **Department**: Operations **Job Type**: Full-time **Salary**: $85,000-$95,000 **Location**: Santa Clarita, CA **Position Summary** The Environmental Engineer is responsible for ensuring environmental regulatory compliance on active construction projects, with a focus on SWPPP, NPDES permits, and stormwater management. This role conducts site inspections, oversees BMP implementation, prepares compliance documentation and regulatory reports, coordinates corrective actions with project teams and subcontractors, and supports permitting, sampling, and reporting requirements. Responsibilities - Oversee Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and National Pollutant Prevention Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. - Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with SWPPP requirements and project BMPs. - Implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention measures on active construction projects. - Coordinate with project management and field operations regarding erosion control, sediment control, tracking control, and water pollution prevention requirements. - Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high quality permit applications, storm water compliance documentation, inspection reports, rain event action plans, and BMP maintenance logs. - Perform required uploads and reporting in the California SMARTS system. - Coordinate with subcontractors and field personnel to correct non-compliant conditions. - Assist with preparation and implementation of Water Pollution Control Plans and SWPPPs. - Support regulatory inspections and respond to corrective action items. - Monitor dewatering, concrete washout, material storage, and other construction activities for permit compliance. - Sampling and Analysis as needed. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. - Ability to navigate complex permitting processes and work effectively with stakeholders from various agencies and organizations. - Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Current California QSP (Qualified SWPPP Practitioner) certification required. - 3+ years of experience in construction storm water compliance, preferably on heavy civil, pipeline, grading, or public works projects. - Knowledge of California Construction General Permit requirements and BMP implementation. - Experience with SMARTS reporting and storm water documentation. - Ability to read construction plans and specifications. - Strong communication and documentation skills. - Valid California driver license. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience on public works or heavy civil construction projects. - QSD certification (Optional) - Experience with dewatering compliance and water discharge permits - Advanced engineering degrees (Optional) **Benefits offered by OHLA USA** - Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance - 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching - Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment - Personal Time Off Program (PTO) - Engaging work environment - And much more!! To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website [www.ohla-usa.com/](http://www.ohla-usa.com) Compensation: The base salary rate being offered for this position is USD $85,000.00 per year to USD $95,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in California. Hourly rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance. ***OHLA ADA Message****: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.* ***OHLA EEO Message:*** *OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.* ***VEVRAA Federal Contractor*** *OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.* Minimum Salary USD $85,000.00/Yr. 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