Sustainability Services Professional (P3)

Position Details

Locus Environmental (Locus) has an immediate opening for a full-time environmental professional in our sustainability services group. The position entails providing sustainability services under state greenhouse gas reporting programs, state low carbon (clean) fuels reporting and crediting programs, and corporate climate data disclosure programs. This is a challenging position that requires learning and applying a breadth of state carbon regulations, evaluating or building models of facility energy inputs and carbon emissions under state regulations, preparing transactions and fuel pathway compliance reports and credit balances, and providing effective direct communication with colleagues, regulators, and clients. This position involves a variety of projects and opportunities for growth as you contribute to and explore the exciting and rapidly growing sustainability market space. Based on the interest and skills of the candidate, this position may additionally entail participation in sustainability program management including interpretation of scope requirements, proposal preparation, conflict of interest tracking and reporting, as well as business development, sales, and marketing in the sustainability space.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for participation in the growing and dynamic decarbonization sector with prior exposure to greenhouse gas emissions reporting, corporate climate disclosure, cap-and-trade compliance, low carbon fuels modeling, life cycle analysis, fuel transactions reporting, credit accounting, or related areas. The candidate will have an educational background in the sciences or environmental engineering and some prior work experience providing sustainability or related services in the carbon sector. Lead Verifier accreditation under the California Air Resources Board’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) program is a plus but not a requirement.
You are encouraged to apply to this position if this service area is exciting to you. We can determine together what is the right fit for you, and Locus provides extensive on the job training for your personal and professional growth.
Travel is required and will vary depending on regulatory requirements and client locations.

About Locus

Locus is a leading GHG and clean fuels Verification Body on the West Coast. Accredited by CARB since the inception of the GHG and Low Carbon Fuels verification programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Locus is also accredited under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program. This market presence has led to a growing role in consulting services. Locus provides carbon program compliance services for reporters and fuel pathway holders, including report/application preparation and carbon intensity evaluation of proposed capital projects.

Founded in 2025, Locus Environmental (Locus) continues the consulting projects from Locus Technologies, inheriting an extensive legacy of solving complex environmental problems since 1997. Locus is a recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences
  • 2+ years of experience in sustainability, greenhouse gas, climate, or related fields
  • US work authorization is required
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional accreditation in greenhouse gas, clean fuels, or other sustainability program for any US state or other organization. If a position in our sustainability group is your passion, please move forward with your application even if it is absent of this accreditation.

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $85,000 – $165,000, based on experience.

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Mid or Senior Level Environmental Engineer (P3)

Overview

Locus Environmental is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Environmental Engineer (5 to 10 years of experience) to join our Santa Clara, CA office. The position will lead and support projects involving investigation, monitoring, remediation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of treatment systems. Responsibilities include field and technical work, data analysis and reporting, and project management. This role offers mentorship from senior staff and opportunities to guide junior staff. Field work will be primarily in Santa Clara County with occasional travel to regional project sites.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Locus Environmental is an environmental services firm recognized for its client-first approach and expertise in technically complex projects spanning remediation, compliance, and sustainability. Our team is deeply committed to environmental stewardship, and we foster a collaborative culture that provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and oversee operations O&M of remediation systems, including groundwater treatment systems
  • Conduct and supervise routine extraction and monitoring well maintenance
  • Oversees and conducts groundwater monitoring, indoor air sampling, and mitigation system installation
  • Design and implement treatability studies and treatment systems
  • Prepare and follow work plans, HASPs, and SOPs
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Conducts and leads analytical tasks such as field mapping, preparing tables, and charts using software reporting tools
  • Evaluates and interprets field and sampling results, develops conclusions and recommends remedial measures in written reports
  • Communicates with clients and stakeholders
  • Interprets and follows environmental regulations and orders
  • Assists with project managements tasks including developing/managing/communicating schedules, budgets and tasks with project team
  • Assists in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of technicians, engineers, and scientist
  • Mentor and guide junior staff

Required Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field
  • At least 5 years of environmental remediation experience, with direct involvement in groundwater treatment system O&M and environmental monitoring
  • Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Ability to and willingness to travel to projects sites within Santa Clara County and occasionally outside the area.

Desirable Qualifications

  • P.E. or P.G in California or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
  • MS with demonstrated writing skills such as a thesis
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training, preferred
  • Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
  • Experience with developing construction plans
  • Experience with solvent groundwater contamination, bioremediation and/or vapor intrusion
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills

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Intern for Climate Action Program Implementation (P2)

Position Details

We are delighted to announce the second year of our successful internship program. Join Locus Environmental this summer to build your resume with hands-on experience in environmental consulting in the sustainability field. This opening is for full-time interns from May through August 2026 based in Iowa City, Iowa. The candidates will work directly with an Accredited Lead Verifier under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap-and-Trade programs of California, Oregon, and Washington State. The position entails auditing of emissions data reports of facilities and entities with large GHG emissions. For example: power plants, pulp and paper mills, dairy production facilities, transportation fuel suppliers, glass manufacturing plants, semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Reported emissions determine the reporter’s financial obligation under the cap-and-trade program of their respective state, programs for combatting climate change. Reported product data (e.g. paperboard and market pulp, dairy products, glass, hydrogen) will also be audited. The candidate may also participate in auditing of reports associated with alternative fuel producers and importers under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (e.g. renewable diesel from low-carbon feedstocks and renewable natural gas from dairy manure).

The internship program is expected to include two interns. Each intern will have a unique set of projects but will work collaboratively to problem-solve to maintain progress during demanding summer workloads of more senior staff.

This is a challenging position that requires attention to detail and effective communication with supervisor. The ideal candidate will work under direct supervision of the Lead Verifier to audit report content and report on findings per regulatory requirements under the cap-and-trade programs. The auditing process includes interpreting regulatory requirements, carrying out calculations, source tracking of data, developing written reports, and oral and written communication with clients and colleagues.

Up to one week of travel to a subset of facilities will be included for experiential learning and enhanced engagement in the full verification process. This is optional depending on the candidate’s interest, experience, and availability.

The candidate’s supervisor is located in Iowa City, Iowa, is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of California and Minnesota and is an accredited Lead Verifier for all report and application types under California, Oregon, and Washington’s cap-and-trade and clean fuels programs.

About Locus

Locus is a leading GHG Verification Body on the West Coast. Locus has completed over 900 verifications under the California Air Resources Board’s GHG and LCFS Programs, and Oregon and Washington’s parallel programs. Accredited by CARB since the inception of the verification programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Locus is also accredited under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program. Locus additionally provides consulting services for reporters and fuel pathway holders in the GHG/LCFS space, including report/application preparation and proposed capital projects evaluations.

Founded in 2025, Locus Environmental (Locus) continues the consulting projects from Locus Technologies, inheriting an extensive legacy of solving complex environmental problems since 1997. Locus is a recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Requirements

Entering Senior by Fall 2026 or Recent Graduate for BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences.
or
Degree seeking or Recent Graduate for MS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences.

Also:

• US work authorization is required
• Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work thoughtfully, independently, and on a team

Location

Iowa City, IA

The candidates will work at least three days per week out of an Iowa City location to be determined by your supervisor. The candidates are eligible to work remotely up to two days per week if approved by your supervisor.

Term

Full-time intern (40 hrs/wk) from May through August 2026. Exact duration pending candidate availability.

Compensation

$20-25 per hour.

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Environmental Field Technician (P9)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Field Technician. This on-site position involves field work including collection of environmental samples, maintenance of field equipment, coordination with engineers and contractors, and documentation of activities. Hands on outdoor work and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a timely manner is required. Local candidates are preferred.
Locus Environmental is a San Francisco bay-area based environmental services firm. You will be a team member contributing to services in the remediation, compliance, and sustainability markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sample collection of water, air, and vapor samples
  • Operates equipment to monitor field parameters
  • Documentation of field activities through logs and chain of custody records
  • Assists with operating and maintaining treatment and mitigation systems
  • Works closely with engineers and scientists on project requirements
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Follows work plans and HASPs
  • Follows environmental regulations and orders

Required Qualifications

  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Professional-level written English
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment
  • Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ….)

Desirable Qualifications

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Experience with remediation systems and extraction wells
  • Field equipment automation experience

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $50,000-$85,000+ or hourly equivalent, commensurate with experience.

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Accredited CARB GHG Lead Verifier (P8)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time Accredited Lead Verifier under the California Air Resources Board’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) program. Additional accreditation under CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and/or Oregon’s GHG and/or Clean Fuels Programs and/or Washington GHG Program is beneficial. This is a challenging position that requires knowledge and understanding of the regulations, and effective direct communication with clients, regulators, and colleagues. The ideal candidate will work independently to research regulatory requirements, review report content, and attest to the validity of GHG/LCFS/CFP reports and applications submitted to the State Agencies.
Travel is required and will vary depending on regulatory requirements and client locations.
In addition, the successful candidate will be a team member contributing to our established environmental consulting practice, which may include consulting services in the GHG/LCFS space, environmental investigation, remediation, and field work.

About Locus

Locus is a leading GHG Verification Body on the West Coast. Locus has completed over 900 verifications under the California Air Resources Board’s GHG and LCFS Programs, and Oregon and Washington’s parallel programs. Accredited by CARB since the inception of the verification programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Locus is also accredited under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program. Locus additionally provides consulting services for reporters and fuel pathway holders in the GHG/LCFS space, including report/application preparation and proposed capital projects evaluations.

Founded in 2025, Locus Environmental (Locus) continues the consulting projects from Locus Technologies, inheriting an extensive legacy of solving complex environmental problems since 1997. Locus is a recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences
  • CARB Lead Verifier accreditation in Greenhouse Gas program with at least one Specialty
  • US work authorization is required
  • Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing is required

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $85,000 – $165,000, based on experience.

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Project/Senior Field Engineer Or Senior Technician (P7)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time, mid or senior level, Environmental Field Engineer with 5 or more years of experience.  Seasoned field technicians with multiple years’ experience in the environmental remediation field will also be considered. The ideal candidate will assume responsibilities for field services, field engineering, and automation including operating and maintaining groundwater treatment systems and monitoring networks. This position includes participating in and guiding sampling efforts, providing technical input, and assisting with designs. Hands on field work and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a timely manner is required. Travel to job sites in Santa Clara county is required. Local candidates are preferred.

Locus Environmental is a San Francisco bay-area based environmental services firm that offers high-level engineer consulting and support services to clients with unique and complex projects. You will be a team member contributing to services in the remediation, compliance, and sustainability markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operating and maintaining remediation systems including groundwater treatment systems, soil gas vapor extraction and vapor mitigation systems.
  • Routine extraction and monitoring well maintenance
  • Responds to treatment and extraction system failures to ensure little or no down time, including well and transfer pump troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Chemical and supply ordering and scheduling
  • Collaborate with engineering team on project design, field work planning, and optimization
  • Identify equipment for upgrades or maintenance. Ensures appropriate tools are available.
  • Oversee or perform tool/equipment maintenance
  • Maintaining equipment area and field vehicles
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Follows work plans and project requirements
  • Follows Health and Safety Plans
  • Follows environmental regulations and orders
  • Supervise technicians and field staff as necessary and review work in a safety conscious matter

Required Qualifications

  • 5 + years as a Field Engineer or performing field work in the environmental industry
  • Four-year college degree in engineering, geology, or related field (or equivalent)
  •  Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills
  • Process treatment knowledge
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Valid driver’s license and vehicle
  • Professional-level written English
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment
  • Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ….)

Desirable Qualifications

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Field equipment automation experience
  • Mechanical and electrical design experience
  • Experience with solvent groundwater contamination

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Sales Account Executive (S2)

Position Details

Locus is the leading provider of SaaS (software as a service) solutions, revolutionizing the environmental, sustainability, energy, and EHS compliance industry. We are looking for Account Executives with a “hunter’s” mentality and strong communication, presentation, persuasion, and technical skills to play a part in continuing our strong revenue growth trends. Do you have what it takes to be with the best-of-the best? Do you thrive on closing deals? The Account Executive position at Locus provides a compelling career opportunity for sales professionals with a proven track record of exceeding quota in technology sales. We are seeking talented rainmakers to drive new business from lead generation to close, and from our loyal, 95+% customer satisfaction-rated customer base. Ideal candidates must fluently speak in terms of value and solutions, be world class listeners and team-oriented. In this role, you will be focused on opportunity scoping and solution design in addition to customizing applications and training in order to ensure pitch and pilot success.

Your compensation will be based on an attractive commission program. For those who qualify, there is a program designed to stabilize income for your initial phase in the business. Ideal candidates will be self-managed and self-disciplined, and will make a great addition to a goal-oriented team.

With a number of major Fortune 100 companies as customers, best-in-class CRM/Sales Force Automation tools, a marketing focus on lead generation and a sales-driven culture, we are looking for an energetic individual to play a major role in driving Locus to the next level of growth.

Do you have what it takes to help companies that implemented silo EHS solutions to switch to Locus’ SaaS-based enterprise environmental compliance software? If so, please read on.

The qualified candidate must have a “can-do” attitude. Additional efforts include:

  • Initiate cold calls to prospective customers
  • Lead qualification for all leads and sales opportunities
  • Achieve monthly quota of calls, lead generation, qualified opportunities and closed business
  • Up-selling and leveraging business from both new and established customer relationships

In return for your efforts, Locus offers a competitive compensation package. If you think you have what it takes to be among the best and to take your career and our company to the next level, consider submitting your resume/CV today. Submissions with a cover letter will be given preferential review.

Additionally, preference will be given to candidates located in Northern California, New Jersey, Chicago, Illinois, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Houston, TX.

Requirements

Your skill set includes solid sales forecasting ability and revenue achievement while building satisfied, loyal and referenceable customers. You have a passion for sales and 5+ years in SaaS and/or applications sales focused primarily to the VP/CxO level (ideally in EHS compliance, ERP or B2B company), candidates should possess:

  • A background in inbound and outbound prospecting and closing of new business
  • Consistent over-achievement of a $1M+ quota
  • Familiarity with environmental compliance, sustainability, energy, and GHG management
  • Strong desire to work in software technology sales
  • Minimum 5 years of business experience (EH&S Software Sales a plus)
  • Ability to conduct software demonstrations and presentations that range from standard to custom in a variety of industry segments
  • Experience implementing entire suite of products in proof of concept scenarios and production applications
  • Desire to support prospects through their evaluation process, providing training and support assistance
  • Ability to deliver training and workshops as necessary to attract new clients and grow existing clients
  • Understanding of a customer’s technical and business environment and requirements
  • Comfort presenting complex technical topics to business and technical audiences in an Enterprise Software environment
  • Understanding of carbon accounting, climate change strategy, CSR Reporting, and GHG inventory strategy
  • Ability to travel domestically, 25% travel
  • Government sales experience a plus

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Environmental Engineer or Geologist (P5)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time entry or junior-level environmental engineer/geologist with 0 to 3 years of experience at environmental consulting and software firm that offers technically complex projects and unique opportunities for growth. You will be a team member contributing to our environmental services market, participating in services related to investigation, remediation, and sustainability. Position is based out of Santa Clara, CA. Candidate must be local due to field work responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follows and develops work plans and HASPs
  • Conducts field work including groundwater monitoring/remediation, indoor air and soil gas sampling, and assisting with mitigation system installation
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Conducts and leads analytical tasks such as field mapping, preparing tables, and charts using software reporting tools.
  • Evaluates and interprets field and sampling results, contributes to monitoring and evaluation reports
  • Uses in-house proprietary database software
  • Quality assurance and quality control of data
  • Communicates with clients and stakeholders
  • Assists with greenhouse gas verifications

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, Biological Sciences or related field
  • 0– 3 years + environmental consulting experience
  • Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project and client sites–~25% of work time, mostly within Santa Clara County
  • Valid California Driver’s License
  • Reliable Transportation

Desirable Qualifications

  • EIT or ability to obtain within one year, preferred
  • MS with demonstrated writing skills such as a thesis
  • Experience with ArcGIS and/or CAD software
  • Experience using or developing databases

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SQL Server Database Developer (D4)

Position Details

Locus Technologies has an immediate opening for a talented, energetic, independent SQL Server Database Developer with strong skills in database design, reporting and analytics to support Locus’s environmental online software services, including Locus EIM, the world’s largest commercial Software as a Service environmental data management system, and our state-of-the-art Locus Cloud Platform for managing compliance and organizing environmental and resource data and information. This is the opportunity to combine your passion for database development with the excitement of cutting-edge technology, as part of Locus’s Information Management Group.

Requirements

Must have at least 2 years of experience with:

  • Database tuning, monitoring, and query optimization
  • Creating and modifying tables, views, and functions
  • Developing stored procedures and using dynamic SQL
  • Report writing best practices
  • Importing data into SQL databases
  • Developing and implementing database security policies
  • Using SQL data warehouses
  • Keeping objects and schemas consistent across multiple databases and servers
  • Knowledge of SQL Spatial Objects not required, but preferred

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to follow and fix data intensive business applications
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight schedule
  • Ability to deliver quality work on time
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong collaboration skills

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J2EE Software Developer (D3)

Position Details

Locus is looking for a solid mid-level software product developer with experience in J2EE-based software product development. You will be involved in building innovative and state-of-the-art SaaS business applications and services.

You will be responsible for developing J2EE services and applications that support business transactions, reporting, and analytics for millions to billions of records. You will be developing solutions for our well-established environmental management application and our new platform for defining and rendering business applications in real-time.

Requirements

You must excel at both working independently and work in a group setting. This is an opportunity to build a world-class commercial, cross-enterprise environmental web application that offers unprecedented performance and ease-of-use in an emerging business area of environmental information management. You must be passionate about programming!

Locus Technologies is an established firm, is profitable, and has an experienced management team in place.

Must have working experience with the following technologies:

  • Hibernate and/or JDBC
  • MVC architecture like Spring
  • REST
  • jQuery and JavaScript
  • J2EE application servers
  • T-SQL
  • Apache Tomcat and Maven
  • Windows

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