Senior Level Environmental Associate Jobs
Senior level environmental associate jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex site assessments, regulatory strategy, and the junior staff or project teams executing the work. Hiring is spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Education, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and WSP in the U.S. hiring at this level now.
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Location: East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office.
Department: Water Services Team
Title: Deputy Department Head of Water Services - Environmental Engineering
About Boswell
Since our founding in 1924, Boswell has evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving public and private sector clients. We take pride in delivering quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative workplace that supports employee development and professional growth.
About this Role
Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for a Deputy Department Head of Water Services based at either our new East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office. This exciting new role, reporting directly to Boswell’s Vice President of Water Services, will be involved in day-to-day operations leading and managing all levels of engineers while also managing projects.
Water and Wastewater Services
This Deputy Department Head will be responsible for managing water and wastewater improvement projects which include the design of water/ wastewater conveyance and treatment systems, environmental studies, and hydraulic modeling. They will also assist in managing the division, including preparation of proposals, distribution of work, overseeing staffing and technical review of projects in the department, including budgeting and scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare job proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates
- Lead planning, design and permitting for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including managing project scope and schedule
- Manage project managers and technical staff
- Manage/ mentor Engineers at all levels
- Foster relationships with municipal utilities, authorities and public and private sector clients
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to work independently
- Manage time efficiently
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant work experience including engineering design, construction, project management, estimates and proposals on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required.
Experience in the following:
- Design of water/sanitary sewer conveyance systems
- Wastewater treatment plant design
- Water treatment design
- Well redevelopment
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with developing project scope, fee & schedule during proposal preparation
Benefits & Compensation
We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:
- Professional Development and Ongoing Mentoring: Expert training and mentoring through the Boswell Academy, licensed Professional Engineers who still do the work and tuition assistance programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (LTD and STD)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company paid Certifications and Training
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location, and other compensable factors.
- Salary Range: $165,000-190,000 / Year
Boswell accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
AAP/EEO/M/F/D/V Statement
Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Location: East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office.
Department: Water Services Team
Title: Deputy Department Head of Water Services - Environmental Engineering
About Boswell
Since our founding in 1924, Boswell has evolved into a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving public and private sector clients. We take pride in delivering quality engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative workplace that supports employee development and professional growth.
About this Role
Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for a Deputy Department Head of Water Services based at either our new East Brunswick, NJ or South Hackensack, NJ HQ office. This exciting new role, reporting directly to Boswell’s Vice President of Water Services, will be involved in day-to-day operations leading and managing all levels of engineers while also managing projects.
Water and Wastewater Services
This Deputy Department Head will be responsible for managing water and wastewater improvement projects which include the design of water/ wastewater conveyance and treatment systems, environmental studies, and hydraulic modeling. They will also assist in managing the division, including preparation of proposals, distribution of work, overseeing staffing and technical review of projects in the department, including budgeting and scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare job proposals, establish project budgets and construction cost estimates
- Lead planning, design and permitting for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including managing project scope and schedule
- Manage project managers and technical staff
- Manage/ mentor Engineers at all levels
- Foster relationships with municipal utilities, authorities and public and private sector clients
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Ability to work independently
- Manage time efficiently
- Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant work experience including engineering design, construction, project management, estimates and proposals on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is required.
Experience in the following:
- Design of water/sanitary sewer conveyance systems
- Wastewater treatment plant design
- Water treatment design
- Well redevelopment
- Hydraulic Modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with developing project scope, fee & schedule during proposal preparation
Benefits & Compensation
We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:
- Professional Development and Ongoing Mentoring: Expert training and mentoring through the Boswell Academy, licensed Professional Engineers who still do the work and tuition assistance programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (LTD and STD)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonuses
- Company paid Certifications and Training
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
The salary range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location, and other compensable factors.
- Salary Range: $165,000-190,000 / Year
Boswell accepts applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
AAP/EEO/M/F/D/V Statement
Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell37
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services17
- WSP in the U.S.12
- GHD10
- Haley & Aldrich8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services144
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Education4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Manufacturing3
Senior Level Environmental Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level environmental associate job?
Employers at this level expect demonstrated ownership of environmental projects from scoping through regulatory closeout, not just task execution. Candidates who stand out bring experience managing agency relationships, interpreting complex environmental regulations independently, and mentoring junior staff. Certifications like CHMM or a PE license strengthen your profile, and a portfolio of projects you led or managed is more persuasive than a list of duties.
Which companies hire senior level environmental associates?
Companies hiring senior level environmental associates right now include Burns & McDonnell, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and WSP in the U.S., based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from engineering and environmental consulting firms, industrial and energy companies managing ongoing compliance programs, and government contractors with long-term remediation or permitting portfolios.
Are there remote senior level environmental associate jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require field or site presence at least part of the time. About 31% of senior level environmental associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in regulatory review, report writing, and program management functions where the core deliverable is analysis rather than on-site work.
What makes an environmental associate role senior level?
Senior level environmental associate roles are defined by independent ownership of projects or programs, not just contributing to them. Responsibilities typically include leading site investigations or compliance programs, making technical and regulatory decisions without close supervision, reviewing the work of junior associates, and serving as the primary point of contact with clients or regulatory agencies. The scope is broader and the accountability is direct.
Which industries hire the most senior level environmental associates?
Senior 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 hiring because they face the most significant ongoing environmental compliance, remediation, and permitting obligations, creating sustained demand for experienced professionals who can manage those programs end to end.