Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs

Environmental Compliance Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, energy, construction, and consulting, from entry-level coordinator to senior director, with specializations in air quality, hazardous waste management, and environmental permitting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles239+
Top stateCalifornia
Top cityMillbrae, CA
Work type45% On-site
Top industryConsulting
Companies hiring100+

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Reworld
Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Reworld
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
Reworld
Wareham, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$87k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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EEC Environmental
Environmental Compliance Specialist
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EEC Environmental
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
EEC Environmental
Orange, California
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Wayne County, Michigan
Environmental Compliance Technician 1 - 049429
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Wayne County, Michigan
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Environmental Compliance Technician 1 - 049429
Wayne County, Michigan
Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Environmental Compliance Technician 1 - 049429
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Environmental Compliance Technician 1 - 049429
Wayne County
Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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American Water
Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance
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Director, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance
American Water
Sacramento, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$141k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in biology
5,001-10,000

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Environmental Compliance Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
    Langan Engineering and Environmental Services10
  • Atlas Technical Consultants
    Atlas Technical Consultants8
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell7
  • WSP
    WSP6
  • American Water
    American Water6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services35
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services5
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Manufacturing3
  • Food & Beverage2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Working knowledge of EPA regulations including Clean Air Act and RCRA requirements
  • Experience preparing and managing environmental permits at federal or state level
  • Proficiency with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or LIMS platforms
  • CHMM, CEM, or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred or required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and managing regulatory agency inspections

Tips for Your Environmental Compliance Manager Job Search

Quantify your permit compliance outcomes

Hiring managers scan for specifics, not duties. List the number of permits you managed, violation reduction rates you achieved, or the scope of remediation projects you oversaw. Vague descriptions like 'managed compliance programs' won't differentiate you from dozens of other candidates.

List certifications before your degree

For environmental compliance roles, credentials like CHMM, CEM, or a 40-Hour HAZWOPER certificate often carry more immediate weight than your undergraduate major. Put your certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so reviewers spot them before reaching your education history.

Filter openings by regulatory framework

Job postings for environmental compliance managers vary sharply by which regulations you'll own. Target listings that explicitly name the frameworks you know best, whether Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA, or state-specific programs, rather than applying broadly to every environmental management opening.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists environmental compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for agency-specific scenario questions

Interviewers at manufacturers and utilities frequently test how you'd handle a surprise EPA or state agency inspection. Practice walking through your inspection-readiness protocol step by step, including documentation control, employee notification procedures, and corrective action workflows, before you sit down with the hiring panel.

Negotiate using total regulatory scope

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the regulatory complexity you manage, not just headcount. A candidate overseeing multi-media permits across multiple facilities in different states can justify a higher offer than one focused on a single permit category, even with similar years of experience.

Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmental compliance managers?

The companies hiring the most environmental compliance managers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Atlas Technical Consultants, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Energy, manufacturing, and environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant portion of total demand.

How many environmental compliance manager jobs are remote?

About 55% of environmental compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the role skews on-site given the need for facility walkthroughs and in-person agency coordination. Sub-areas that lean most remote include regulatory reporting, compliance program development, and environmental management system auditing for multi-site organizations.

How do you become an environmental compliance manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related field, then build hands-on experience in environmental health and safety or regulatory affairs roles. Earn field credentials like a CHMM or HAZWOPER certification to strengthen your candidacy. Progress typically moves from environmental coordinator or specialist to manager as you accumulate permit management, audit, and agency-interaction experience.

Can you get hired as an environmental compliance manager with little experience?

Entry points exist if you position yourself strategically. Roles titled environmental compliance coordinator or EHS specialist are the standard on-ramp, and many employers promote from within. Internships with regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or industrial facilities carry real weight. A HAZWOPER certification or hands-on exposure to permit reporting software can compensate for limited years of direct compliance management.

What does the environmental compliance manager interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with HR focuses on your background and regulatory experience. A technical interview with the environmental or EHS director digs into specific regulation knowledge, past permit challenges, and inspection scenarios. Final rounds often include a panel with operations or legal stakeholders and may involve a case study or a facility walkthrough to assess your practical site assessment instincts.

Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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