Environmental Attorney Jobs in Kentucky
Environmental attorney jobs in Kentucky concentrate in energy regulation, coal and mining compliance, water quality law, and land use litigation, with demand at every level from associates at regional firms to senior counsel at utilities and extractive industry companies. Most hiring activity is in Louisville, Lexington, and Frankfort, where employers like LG&E and KU Energy, the Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, and Stites and Harbison keep consistent environmental law practices. Regulatory compliance, permit defense, and NEPA work are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a Regional Manager of Environmental to lead our Industrial Hygiene team. This role is responsible for the financial success, business development, and staff leadership of the environmental department across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong managerial experience, technical credibility in industrial hygiene consulting, and a proven ability to build client relationships and grow the business. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of department managers and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Regional Management
- Lead your region to financial success through sustainable growth and profitability with a strong emphasis on business development and marketing initiatives
- Monitor regional operational finances relative to each environmental department’s operations (including profit, loss, and accounts receivable for each department)
- Performance of technical field work including hazardous materials surveys, air sampling, moisture intrusion investigations, and indoor air quality assessments
- Industrial health and safety
- OSHA compliance
- Asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality
- Maintaining a safe work environment for you and your co-workers
- Evaluate market opportunities, trends, and successes in other regions and apply best management practices within your area where appropriate
- Assist in the strategic direction and oversight of assigned regional marketing and business development personnel where appropriate
- Lead Department Managers within your region
- Support department managers with monitoring and reviewing current and projected workloads to determine if the overall staff level is appropriate. This review includes the number of staff, experience levels, and technical knowledge.
- Participate in the recruitment of strategic personnel
- Train and lead employees to achieve business objectives
- Train junior staff and managing projects with one or more field technicians on-site
- Respond and assist department managers in evaluating complex scope of work opportunities and assigning the appropriate personnel to complete the tasks
- Monitor load leveling of resources throughout the region
- Manage project budgets and prepare monthly invoices
Client Interaction & Team Collaboration
- Monitor marketing and business development strategies, including proposal generation and rates
- Seek project leads and business development opportunities and promote the ECS brand
- Build team-oriented relationships with the environmental, local office, regional marketing, and business development staff to provide support in seeking out business opportunities
- Participate in regional trade associations, attend trade association conferences, and regional market segmentation groups to provide leadership and seek out project opportunities
- Promote teamwork and the company-wide resources available
- Client management and development
- Representing ECS at industry marketing events and conferences
Documentation & Reporting
- Facilitate the completion of Regional Proposals and Regional SOQ responses by assigned deadlines
- Proposal and report preparation and peer review
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related environmental degree applicable to environmental consulting
- 5+ years of managerial experience
- 10+ years of Industrial Hygiene related experience
- CIH, CIEC, or REM strongly preferred
- Experience with industrial health and safety, OSHA compliance, asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality is preferred
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking a Regional Manager of Environmental to lead our Industrial Hygiene team. This role is responsible for the financial success, business development, and staff leadership of the environmental department across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong managerial experience, technical credibility in industrial hygiene consulting, and a proven ability to build client relationships and grow the business. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of department managers and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Regional Management
- Lead your region to financial success through sustainable growth and profitability with a strong emphasis on business development and marketing initiatives
- Monitor regional operational finances relative to each environmental department’s operations (including profit, loss, and accounts receivable for each department)
- Performance of technical field work including hazardous materials surveys, air sampling, moisture intrusion investigations, and indoor air quality assessments
- Industrial health and safety
- OSHA compliance
- Asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality
- Maintaining a safe work environment for you and your co-workers
- Evaluate market opportunities, trends, and successes in other regions and apply best management practices within your area where appropriate
- Assist in the strategic direction and oversight of assigned regional marketing and business development personnel where appropriate
- Lead Department Managers within your region
- Support department managers with monitoring and reviewing current and projected workloads to determine if the overall staff level is appropriate. This review includes the number of staff, experience levels, and technical knowledge.
- Participate in the recruitment of strategic personnel
- Train and lead employees to achieve business objectives
- Train junior staff and managing projects with one or more field technicians on-site
- Respond and assist department managers in evaluating complex scope of work opportunities and assigning the appropriate personnel to complete the tasks
- Monitor load leveling of resources throughout the region
- Manage project budgets and prepare monthly invoices
Client Interaction & Team Collaboration
- Monitor marketing and business development strategies, including proposal generation and rates
- Seek project leads and business development opportunities and promote the ECS brand
- Build team-oriented relationships with the environmental, local office, regional marketing, and business development staff to provide support in seeking out business opportunities
- Participate in regional trade associations, attend trade association conferences, and regional market segmentation groups to provide leadership and seek out project opportunities
- Promote teamwork and the company-wide resources available
- Client management and development
- Representing ECS at industry marketing events and conferences
Documentation & Reporting
- Facilitate the completion of Regional Proposals and Regional SOQ responses by assigned deadlines
- Proposal and report preparation and peer review
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or other related environmental degree applicable to environmental consulting
- 5+ years of managerial experience
- 10+ years of Industrial Hygiene related experience
- CIH, CIEC, or REM strongly preferred
- Experience with industrial health and safety, OSHA compliance, asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, and indoor air quality is preferred
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
- Food & Beverage
- Chemicals & Materials
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental attorney jobs across Kentucky.
- Active license to practice law in Kentucky issued by the Kentucky Bar Association
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required for all positions
- Experience with Kentucky environmental statutes, federal Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act compliance
- Familiarity with Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet regulations and permitting processes
- Demonstrated experience advising on coal, natural gas, or utilities sector environmental matters
- Strong research, writing, and litigation skills developed through law review, clinic, or prior practice
Environmental Attorney Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental attorney in Kentucky?
To become an environmental attorney in Kentucky, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and pass the Kentucky Bar Examination administered by the Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions. After passing, you apply for admission through the Kentucky Bar Association, which governs licensure and ongoing CLE requirements. Specializing in environmental law typically means coursework or clinic work in natural resources, administrative law, and regulatory compliance before entering practice.
Which companies hire environmental attorneys in Kentucky?
Kentucky environmental attorney roles are posted by Healthcare Services, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and ECS Limited and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's energy production history and active mining sector mean utilities, coal and gas companies, and state regulatory bodies are especially consistent sources of environmental law openings.
Which Kentucky cities have the most environmental attorney jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Owensboro have the most environmental attorney openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives volume through its concentration of corporate headquarters, large regional law firms, and utility companies, while Lexington supports steady demand through state government agencies, university-affiliated work, and mid-size firms, and Frankfort anchors public-sector hiring as the state capital where Kentucky's regulatory and environmental cabinet offices are based.
Are there remote environmental attorney jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they are limited. Much of environmental law practice involves site visits, agency hearings, and in-person depositions that are difficult to perform remotely. About 5% of environmental attorney openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that some tasks. Transactional due diligence, contract review, and regulatory research are the functions most likely to appear in remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a environmental attorney in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a judicial clerkship with a Kentucky state or federal court followed by a staff attorney or associate role at a firm with an environmental practice group. Large Kentucky utility companies and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet hire entry-level attorneys for regulatory compliance and enforcement work. Law school clinics focusing on environmental or energy law, writing published through moot court or law review, and completing the Kentucky Bar early all strengthen a new applicant's candidacy for those first positions.
Where can I find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to environmental attorney jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your practice focus and experience level, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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