Mid Level Environmental Associate Jobs
Mid level environmental associate jobs go to professionals ready to take full ownership of site assessments, compliance programs, and regulatory submissions with minimal supervision while guiding junior staff through field and reporting work. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, GSI Environmental, and Amazon actively hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry, and our community.
As a Health & Safety Environmental Manager you will manage all aspects of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permits under OSHA (including PSM), EPA, State Environmental Agency, TTB, FRA, and any other non-financial regulating body.
- Own overall management system structure for compliance assurance and integrate all compliance tools into plant operations.
- Ensure all plant modifications receive appropriate permitting approval in a timely manner to support construction schedule and all plant/system changes are managed through plant Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
- Maintain positive, proactive relationships with all regulatory contacts creating easy communication flow and positive view of plant by regulators.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide complete compliance with all regulations.
- Ensure training systems provide proper platform to promote ever-increasing standards for safe work execution.
- Create content and conduct training for plant personnel on safety and environmental topics.
- Work through plant leadership team to implement changes that increase performance in all HSE areas.
- Ensure all required compliance audits are performed, gaps are communicated, and deficiency plans are developed and implemented.
- Develop leading and lagging measures that clearly articulate plant performance.
- Write monthly reports on accomplishments, gaps, and improvement plan progress.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate HSE and other Valero site HSE personnel on HSE issues, policy development, etc.
- Oversee activities of the site HSE Specialist/Engineer and provide guidance as needed.
Relocation assistance available.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences required.
- Minimum of ten years of overall work experience in an operating industrial facility required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Health, Safety, or Environmental role working in an industrial facility subject to OSHA 1910 and applicable EPA regulations or comparable experience required.
- Experience with state pollution control standards required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Aurora site, required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Aurora and how we're making a difference there.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence, and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
LOCATION
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
JOB
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
JOB POSTING
Nov 12, 2026, 12:41:44 PM
UNPOSTING DATE
Ongoing
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.
Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.
INTRODUCTION
Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry, and our community.
As a Health & Safety Environmental Manager you will manage all aspects of environmental, health and safety, and regulatory compliance at the plant.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity, and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
- Participate in objective setting, plan development, and performance review of plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and permits under OSHA (including PSM), EPA, State Environmental Agency, TTB, FRA, and any other non-financial regulating body.
- Own overall management system structure for compliance assurance and integrate all compliance tools into plant operations.
- Ensure all plant modifications receive appropriate permitting approval in a timely manner to support construction schedule and all plant/system changes are managed through plant Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
- Maintain positive, proactive relationships with all regulatory contacts creating easy communication flow and positive view of plant by regulators.
- Ensure systems are in place to provide complete compliance with all regulations.
- Ensure training systems provide proper platform to promote ever-increasing standards for safe work execution.
- Create content and conduct training for plant personnel on safety and environmental topics.
- Work through plant leadership team to implement changes that increase performance in all HSE areas.
- Ensure all required compliance audits are performed, gaps are communicated, and deficiency plans are developed and implemented.
- Develop leading and lagging measures that clearly articulate plant performance.
- Write monthly reports on accomplishments, gaps, and improvement plan progress.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate HSE and other Valero site HSE personnel on HSE issues, policy development, etc.
- Oversee activities of the site HSE Specialist/Engineer and provide guidance as needed.
Relocation assistance available.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher degree) in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Sciences required.
- Minimum of ten years of overall work experience in an operating industrial facility required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a Health, Safety, or Environmental role working in an industrial facility subject to OSHA 1910 and applicable EPA regulations or comparable experience required.
- Experience with state pollution control standards required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Aurora site, required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, plus additional discretionary 3% annual company contribution
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Discover more about Aurora and how we're making a difference there.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence, and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
LOCATION
Primary Location:
US-SD-Aurora
JOB
Health, Safety, & Environmental: Professionals & Engineers
JOB POSTING
Nov 12, 2026, 12:41:44 PM
UNPOSTING DATE
Ongoing
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
The posting may close earlier than the advertised date based on applications received.
Note: Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and hair-analysis drug screen.
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- Burns & McDonnell13
- GSI Environmental9
- Amazon7
- University of Alabama6
- GHD4
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- Construction & Real Estate18
- Education13
- Technology & Software11
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
Mid Level Environmental Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level environmental associate job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the work, managed agency interactions, or produced final deliverables independently. Emphasize depth in a practice area like air quality, remediation, or NEPA compliance rather than breadth alone. Tailor your resume to show measurable results, such as permits secured or compliance issues resolved, and ensure your application reflects the specific regulatory frameworks the employer works within.
Which companies hire mid level environmental associates?
Companies hiring mid level environmental associates right now include Burns & McDonnell, GSI Environmental, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of environmental consulting firms, industrial manufacturers with in-house compliance teams, infrastructure developers, and government contractors managing large-scale permitting or remediation programs.
Are there remote mid level environmental associate jobs?
Yes, though field-intensive specialties remain predominantly on-site. About 18% of mid level environmental associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote-friendly roles typically concentrated in report writing, data analysis, regulatory compliance review, and environmental due diligence work that does not require physical site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level environmental associate role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate accumulation of project ownership. Seek assignments where you manage a full work product from scoping through delivery, not just supporting tasks. Build recognized depth in one regulatory area, earn relevant certifications such as a professional wetland scientist credential or HAZWOPER training, and demonstrate that your work product reaches clients or agencies with minimal revision from senior staff.
Which industries hire the most mid level environmental associates?
Mid Level environmental associate roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they face ongoing permitting obligations, remediation liabilities, and environmental impact review requirements that call for experienced professionals who can manage regulatory work with limited oversight.