Senior Level Associate Environmental Scientist Jobs

Senior level associate environmental scientist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of project direction, technical outcomes, and the junior staff who execute the work. Roles are predominantly on-site and hybrid, concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, GHD, and HDR hiring at this level now.

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Open roles26
Top stateNew York
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting
Companies hiring12

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Senior Compliance Environmental Scientist / Engineer
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Senior Compliance Environmental Scientist / Engineer
Kleinfelder
Charlotte, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Syracuse, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$97k - $140k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Project Scientist (Due Diligence & Site Assessment)
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Environmental Project Scientist (Due Diligence & Site Assessment)
Terracon Consultants Inc
Indianapolis, Indiana
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Environmental Scientist
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Senior Environmental Scientist
Burns & McDonnell
Orlando, Florida
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Research & Academia
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Environmental Scientist Lead
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Environmental Scientist Lead
Pond & Company
Jacksonville, Florida
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Project & Program Management
Environmental Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Senior Level Associate Environmental Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Langan Engineering and Environmental Services10
  • GHD5
  • HDR2
  • Stantec1
  • Kleinfelder1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services24
  • Education1
  • Agriculture & Farming1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

Senior Level Associate Environmental Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level associate environmental scientist job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of environmental investigations, permitting processes, or remediation projects from start to finish. Candidates who can point to specific technical decisions they led, regulatory agencies they managed relationships with, and junior scientists they mentored stand out. Tailoring your application to show project leadership and independent technical judgment is more effective than listing credentials alone.

Which companies hire senior level associate environmental scientists?

Companies hiring senior level associate environmental scientists right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, GHD, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from environmental consulting firms, government contractors, and industrial corporations managing compliance and site assessment programs.

Are there remote senior level associate environmental scientist jobs?

Yes, though field and site work limits full remote availability for many roles. About 25% of senior level associate environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for positions that combine office-based reporting, client communication, and periodic fieldwork rather than continuous on-site environmental monitoring.

What makes an associate environmental scientist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals own project timelines and technical deliverables, make independent regulatory and methodological decisions, and are expected to mentor junior staff. The work shifts from carrying out assignments under supervision to setting the technical direction of investigations, assessments, or compliance programs and being accountable for the outcomes.

Which industries hire the most senior level associate environmental scientists?

Senior level associate environmental scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they face the most complex regulatory obligations, large-scale site assessment needs, and ongoing environmental compliance requirements that call for experienced professionals who can work independently and lead project teams.