Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in New York
Environmental Compliance Manager jobs in New York are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in manufacturing, energy and utilities, real estate development, and municipal government, with openings at every level from entry-level compliance analyst to senior director. The heaviest hiring activity is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers such as Con Edison, National Grid, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation maintain lasting environmental compliance functions. Regulatory depth is the most sought-after specialty, particularly around New York State DEC permitting, brownfield remediation, and air quality compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring Environmental Compliance Manager’s to support a key client’s operations in Albany, Syracuse or Buffalo, NY. The role holders will be responsible for supporting our clients’ Environmental Compliance program on a regional basis and/or electric and gas projects through design and construction. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during planning, design and construction
- Manage environmental due diligence in support of property transactions and third-party access requests
- Support field work on third-party properties including those with environmental regulatory encumbrances (e.g., Site Management Plans)
- Serve as regulatory liaison and provide onsite presence during regulatory agency inspections
- Respond to environmental incidents (e.g., oil and chemical releases) and develop site remediation plans
- Support root-cause analysis related to environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
- Conduct and document periodic inspections of operating yards, electric substations, fleet garages, generating plants, gas regulating stations, rights of way, and other company properties to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., waste storage areas, bulk chemical and petroleum tanks, emergency generators, oil/water separators, and other operational equipment)
- Maintain accurate environmental documentation (e.g., waste contingency plans, spill prevention, control and countermeasures plans, manifests, bulk storage registrations)
- Coordinate waste characterization sampling and laboratory analysis of various media to assess waste profile and disposal options, and arrange for waste transportation and disposal
- Facilitate and champion recycling of electric and gas assets through Investment Recovery department
- Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communications, project schedules, environmental issues, studies, and expenditures
- Identify and mitigate environmental risk and coordinate key initiatives
Successful candidates will:
- Communicate effectively with regulators and technical/non-technical audiences
- Work independently, manage priorities, and organize workloads with moderate guidance
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Real Estate, Safety and other personnel to share best practice and communicate business decisions
- Manage high work volumes
- Apply sound problem-solving skills to analyze data, draw inferences, and make recommendations
- Maintain knowledge regarding applicable regulations and client Environmental Procedures and ISO 14001 program. RCRA, TSCA, PBS, SPCC, solid waste, SPDES knowledge a plus
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering, environmental science, or related field
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance practices
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Project management experience
- RCRA, DOT, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Compliance Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $103,967-$132,573, or $49.98/hr – $63.73/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
INTRODUCTION
ERM is hiring Environmental Compliance Manager’s to support a key client’s operations in Albany, Syracuse or Buffalo, NY. The role holders will be responsible for supporting our clients’ Environmental Compliance program on a regional basis and/or electric and gas projects through design and construction. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and manage environmental aspects of projects during planning, design and construction
- Manage environmental due diligence in support of property transactions and third-party access requests
- Support field work on third-party properties including those with environmental regulatory encumbrances (e.g., Site Management Plans)
- Serve as regulatory liaison and provide onsite presence during regulatory agency inspections
- Respond to environmental incidents (e.g., oil and chemical releases) and develop site remediation plans
- Support root-cause analysis related to environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
- Conduct and document periodic inspections of operating yards, electric substations, fleet garages, generating plants, gas regulating stations, rights of way, and other company properties to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., waste storage areas, bulk chemical and petroleum tanks, emergency generators, oil/water separators, and other operational equipment)
- Maintain accurate environmental documentation (e.g., waste contingency plans, spill prevention, control and countermeasures plans, manifests, bulk storage registrations)
- Coordinate waste characterization sampling and laboratory analysis of various media to assess waste profile and disposal options, and arrange for waste transportation and disposal
- Facilitate and champion recycling of electric and gas assets through Investment Recovery department
- Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communications, project schedules, environmental issues, studies, and expenditures
- Identify and mitigate environmental risk and coordinate key initiatives
Successful candidates will:
- Communicate effectively with regulators and technical/non-technical audiences
- Work independently, manage priorities, and organize workloads with moderate guidance
- Build strong working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Real Estate, Safety and other personnel to share best practice and communicate business decisions
- Manage high work volumes
- Apply sound problem-solving skills to analyze data, draw inferences, and make recommendations
- Maintain knowledge regarding applicable regulations and client Environmental Procedures and ISO 14001 program. RCRA, TSCA, PBS, SPCC, solid waste, SPDES knowledge a plus
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering, environmental science, or related field
- Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance practices
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Project management experience
- RCRA, DOT, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training a plus
Pay Transparency:
For the Environmental Compliance Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $103,967-$132,573, or $49.98/hr – $63.73/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Environmental Compliance Manager Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- Environmental Resources Management2
- Amazon1
- Arcadis1
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Experience managing compliance with New York State DEC regulations and permit conditions
- Demonstrated knowledge of SPDES permitting, air quality standards, and brownfield programs
- Professional certifications such as CHMM or REM preferred by most New York employers
- Experience conducting environmental audits and preparing regulatory reports for state agencies
- Strong written communication skills for correspondence with New York State and federal regulators
Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental compliance manager in New York?
Most environmental compliance managers in New York begin with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related field, then build experience under New York State DEC regulations. While no single state-issued license is mandatory for the role, employers strongly favor candidates who hold credentials such as the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager designation or a Registered Environmental Manager certification. Progressing from roles like environmental analyst or EHS coordinator within regulated industries such as utilities, manufacturing, or real estate development is the most direct path in New York.
How much do environmental compliance managers make in New York?
Environmental compliance managers in New York earn a median of about $90,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,330 for the lowest 10% to over $142,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental compliance managers in New York?
Employers hiring environmental compliance managers in New York right now include Environmental Resources Management, Amazon, and Arcadis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense regulatory environment, anchored by New York State DEC oversight and active brownfield and Superfund programs, keeps demand steady across utilities, large developers, and state agencies throughout the year.
Which New York cities have the most environmental compliance manager jobs?
The cities with the most environmental compliance manager openings in New York are New York, Albany, and Rochester. New York City dominates because of its concentration of large utilities, real estate developers, and corporate headquarters with active compliance obligations, while Albany draws heavily from state agency hiring and regulated industries clustered near the capital, and Buffalo reflects manufacturing and energy sector demand in western New York.
Are there remote environmental compliance manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since much of the work involves site inspections, permit coordination, and agency meetings that require physical presence. About 0% of environmental compliance manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and the positions that do offer flexibility tend to concentrate on policy development, regulatory reporting, and internal audit functions rather than field compliance work.
How can I get hired as a environmental compliance manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an environmental analyst or EHS coordinator role at a regulated New York employer such as a utility company, large manufacturer, or state or municipal agency. Organizations like the New York State DEC and New York City Department of Environmental Protection regularly hire entry-level environmental professionals and offer structured exposure to permitting and enforcement processes. Earning a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential early and gaining experience with New York State DEC databases and SPDES reporting makes candidates noticeably more competitive for first positions.
Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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