EHS Senior Professional (Land & Water Remediation)

Career Area:Environmental Health and SafetyJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.EHS Senior Professional - This position will provide critical consultation on environmental remediation, groundwater management, stormwater compliance, and environmental permitting programs for domestic facilities – primarily in California. (Project Mgmt. for Land & Water Remediation Projects)The Central EHS team ensures that Solar Turbines has a clear strategy for supporting our manufacturing operations projects, processes and compliance. This EHS Senior Professional will provide critical consultation on environmental remediation, groundwater management, stormwater compliance, and environmental permitting programs for domestic facilities – primarily in California. This pivotal role will harness deep regulatory expertise, project management, critical thinking, data analysis, and clear communications to develop and implement environmental restoration strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and support long-term environmental risk management.What You Will Do• Manage environmental restoration and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, vapor intrusion, and corrective action activities. • Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies including the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), coordinating meetings, responding to agency comments, and supporting permit and corrective action requirements.• Review and provide technical direction on environmental work plans, investigation reports, monitoring reports, remediation strategies, feasibility studies, and consultant deliverables.• Manage environmental consultants, including scope development, procurement support, scheduling, budget tracking, invoice review, and performance oversight.• Lead implementation and continual improvement of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), monitoring programs, inspections, and corrective actions required under California's Industrial General Permit.• Maintain and coordinate updates to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans and associated spill prevention programs.• Manage environmental project budgets, forecasts, and long-term spending plans.• Collaborate with operations, facilities, legal, engineering, finance, consultants, and external stakeholders to achieve environmental compliance and remediation objectives.• Support environmental due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic planning efforts associated with site operations and environmental liabilities.Top Candidates Will Have• Experience serving as the primary liaison with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), or other environmental regulatory agencies.• Experience managing complex environmental restoration projects involving groundwater remediation, vapor intrusion investigations, corrective measures evaluations, or long-term monitoring programs.• Knowledge of California Industrial General Permit requirements, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), stormwater monitoring programs, and Best Management Practices.• Experience maintaining and implementing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs.• Ability to critically evaluate groundwater data, conceptual site models, investigation findings, and remediation alternatives to support strategic decision-making.• Experience leading consultant procurement efforts, contract management, and environmental project budgeting.• Knowledge of environmental data management systems, regulatory reporting platforms, and environmental recordkeeping requirements.• A formal degree in environmental engineering or science related technical field.• Professional certification or registration such as Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related credential.Summary Pay Range:$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:October 20, 2026 - November 3, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: San Diego, California; San Diego, CaliforniaType: Full time