Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in Illinois

Environmental Compliance Manager jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in manufacturing, chemical processing, utilities, and infrastructure sectors that face significant state and federal regulatory obligations. Chicago and its surrounding suburbs anchor the market, but Peoria and Joliet also generate steady openings tied to heavy industry and logistics. Major employers with lasting Illinois presences include Dow, Exelon, and AECOM, which recruit environmental compliance managers from entry-level environmental specialist roles through senior program and regulatory directors. Specialties drawing the most consistent interest include air quality permitting, RCRA hazardous waste compliance, and stormwater management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring6
Work type57% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Head of Site Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
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Head of Site Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance
MilliporeSigma
Kankakee, Illinois
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$83k - $125k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Environmental Compliance Inspector Chicago, IL
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Environmental Compliance Inspector Chicago, IL
QuikTrip
Chicago, Illinois
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$28.39 - $33.4/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Sr Environmental Compliance Lead
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Sr Environmental Compliance Lead
Tetra Tech
Collinsville, Illinois
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Environmental Compliance Manager
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Environmental Compliance Manager
Panduit
Tinley Park, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Project Management
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Sustainability and Environmental Compliance Intern - Summer 27
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Sustainability and Environmental Compliance Intern - Summer 27
Jacobs
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$51k - $60k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
6 jobs
Kankakee
1 job
Northbrook
1 job
Tinley Park
1 job
Collinsville
1 job
Downers Grove
1 job

Environmental Compliance Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell3 open roles
AECOM1 open role
Jacobs1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois EPA regulations and federal EPA compliance frameworks
  • Experience managing environmental permits including NPDES, Title V, or RCRA programs
  • Professional certifications such as CHMM or REM strongly preferred by Illinois employers
  • Proven ability to conduct environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action reporting
  • Strong written communication skills for preparing regulatory submissions and agency correspondence

Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental compliance manager in Illinois?

Most environmental compliance managers in Illinois start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, civil engineering, or a related field. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for the role itself, but employers strongly prefer candidates who hold professional certifications such as the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential or the Registered Environmental Manager designation. Practical experience with Illinois EPA permit programs, agency correspondence, and site inspections is the most direct path to a management-level position.

How much do environmental compliance managers make in Illinois?

Environmental compliance managers in Illinois earn a median of about $80,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,040 for the lowest 10% to over $132,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire environmental compliance managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring environmental compliance managers in Illinois right now include Burns & McDonnell, AECOM, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of manufacturing, refining, and utility operations means large industrial employers and environmental consulting firms both maintain active compliance teams across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most environmental compliance manager jobs?

Chicago, Kankakee, and Northbrook account for the largest share of environmental compliance manager openings in Illinois. The Chicago metro drives the highest volume because it hosts the headquarters and regional offices of major industrial firms, utilities, and environmental consulting practices, while cities like Peoria and Joliet generate demand from concentrated manufacturing and logistics operations that carry ongoing regulatory compliance requirements.

Are there remote environmental compliance manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Environmental compliance managers regularly conduct site inspections, respond to agency notices, and oversee on-the-ground remediation activities, which limits how much of the role can move off-site. About 43% of environmental compliance manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply most to the reporting, policy review, and permit preparation portions of the job rather than field work.

How can I get hired as a environmental compliance manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an environmental specialist or environmental coordinator role at a large Illinois industrial employer or environmental consulting firm, where you build hands-on experience with Illinois EPA reporting and permit compliance before moving into management. Companies like Arcadis, Stantec, and large utilities operating in the Chicago metro regularly hire entry-level environmental staff. Pursuing a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or similar credential early distinguishes candidates without management experience, as does exposure to NPDES or stormwater permitting through internships or local government positions.

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

You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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