Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Environmental Compliance Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, concentrated in manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical processing, and environmental consulting across a state with one of the country's most complex regulatory environments. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor most of the hiring, with established employers like PPL Corporation, Arconic, and U.S. Steel maintaining ongoing compliance teams at every level from entry-level analyst to senior manager. Regulatory complexity around air quality permitting, stormwater management, and hazardous waste under Pennsylvania DEP oversight makes permitting specialists and EHS auditors the most sought-after sub-specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Looking to be part of a growing organization focused on innovative transportation and logistics solutions with a passion for progress and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities? Penske Transportation Solutions is looking for a driven environmental professional to lead the development of compliance programs for nationwide new product offerings and oversee the environmental compliance at multiple locations.
Specifically, this role will lead the evaluation of maintenance and operational activities, identification of environmental risks and regulatory requirements, and development of practical and consistent procedures to be implemented across multiple states and operating environments. This position will be required to work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to develop, implement, and monitor repeatable and reliable solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
This role serves as the primary environmental resource for operational leaders, managers, technicians, and maintenance employees; and interacts with customers, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position is field based, reports to the Manager, Field Environmental Compliance and is part of the corporate environmental team supporting Penske Transportation Solutions.
Nationwide travel up to 70% of the time is required. Travel will include frequent overnight and multi-day trips to operational and customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. Travel schedules and destinations will be set by prioritization of regulatory and operational needs. A company service vehicle is provided for this role.
Major Responsibilities:
The Field Environmental Compliance Specialist major responsibilities include:
- Evaluating new product offerings related to delivering fleet service and repair to identify environmental risks, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and apply pragmatic, measurable, and consistent solutions and programs.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental compliance programs, procedures, and operating standards for new product offerings and Penske field locations. This will include standardized procedures, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, and training programs.
- Visiting field and customer locations to evaluate environmental compliance, perform audits, provide on-site guidance and training; help operational leaders address identified concerns in a timely manner; and attend and support environmental inspections conducted by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Working with field operational leaders, technicians, and maintenance employees; internal corporate departments; federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; contractors, service providers, and environmental consultants; and customers to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
- Researching, interpreting, and communicating environmental requirements for operations across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Maintaining accurate records and monitor and communicate program performance, identifying recurring compliance trends, and recommending improvements that can be applied across the nationwide network.
- Performing additional environmental projects and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational or Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
- At least three years of environmental compliance experience, preferably supporting multiple locations, vehicle maintenance, transportation, fleet services, or other field-based operations.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements involving hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and facility closures with the ability to research, understand, and apply environmental requirements across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures that can be successfully followed by field and maintenance teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operational teams, maintenance employees, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
- Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting operations across a large geographic area.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 70% of the time, including frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
- Flexibility to adjust travel schedules and destinations based on changing operational and program needs.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with environmental, health, and safety data-management systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting new product development, field service, and/or maintenance facilities is preferred.
- Professional certifications are preferred, including Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Registered Environmental Manager, or Registered Environmental Professional.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $66,900 – $102,000
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Other Corporate
Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2610022
Looking to be part of a growing organization focused on innovative transportation and logistics solutions with a passion for progress and a deep sense of responsibility to our customers, associates, and communities? Penske Transportation Solutions is looking for a driven environmental professional to lead the development of compliance programs for nationwide new product offerings and oversee the environmental compliance at multiple locations.
Specifically, this role will lead the evaluation of maintenance and operational activities, identification of environmental risks and regulatory requirements, and development of practical and consistent procedures to be implemented across multiple states and operating environments. This position will be required to work closely with our operations and maintenance teams to develop, implement, and monitor repeatable and reliable solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
This role serves as the primary environmental resource for operational leaders, managers, technicians, and maintenance employees; and interacts with customers, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. The position is field based, reports to the Manager, Field Environmental Compliance and is part of the corporate environmental team supporting Penske Transportation Solutions.
Nationwide travel up to 70% of the time is required. Travel will include frequent overnight and multi-day trips to operational and customer locations throughout the United States and Canada. Travel schedules and destinations will be set by prioritization of regulatory and operational needs. A company service vehicle is provided for this role.
Major Responsibilities:
The Field Environmental Compliance Specialist major responsibilities include:
- Evaluating new product offerings related to delivering fleet service and repair to identify environmental risks, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and apply pragmatic, measurable, and consistent solutions and programs.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving environmental compliance programs, procedures, and operating standards for new product offerings and Penske field locations. This will include standardized procedures, recordkeeping, on-site inspections, and training programs.
- Visiting field and customer locations to evaluate environmental compliance, perform audits, provide on-site guidance and training; help operational leaders address identified concerns in a timely manner; and attend and support environmental inspections conducted by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Working with field operational leaders, technicians, and maintenance employees; internal corporate departments; federal, state, and local regulatory agencies; contractors, service providers, and environmental consultants; and customers to develop practical solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.
- Researching, interpreting, and communicating environmental requirements for operations across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Maintaining accurate records and monitor and communicate program performance, identifying recurring compliance trends, and recommending improvements that can be applied across the nationwide network.
- Performing additional environmental projects and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational or Industrial Hygiene, Safety, or a related field.
- At least three years of environmental compliance experience, preferably supporting multiple locations, vehicle maintenance, transportation, fleet services, or other field-based operations.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state environmental requirements involving hazardous waste, hazardous materials, storage tanks, stormwater, wastewater, air emissions, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and facility closures with the ability to research, understand, and apply environmental requirements across multiple states and regulatory jurisdictions.
- Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical procedures that can be successfully followed by field and maintenance teams.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with operational teams, maintenance employees, vendors, consultants, and regulators.
- Ability to work independently while traveling and supporting operations across a large geographic area.
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide up to 70% of the time, including frequent overnight and multi-day travel.
- Flexibility to adjust travel schedules and destinations based on changing operational and program needs.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with environmental, health, and safety data-management systems is preferred.
- Experience supporting new product development, field service, and/or maintenance facilities is preferred.
- Professional certifications are preferred, including Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Professional Engineer, Professional Geologist, Registered Environmental Manager, or Registered Environmental Professional.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $66,900 – $102,000
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Other Corporate
Job Family: Health, Safety, & Security
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2610022
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The qualifications that appear most often in environmental compliance manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience managing compliance under Pennsylvania DEP and federal EPA regulations
- Familiarity with Pennsylvania air quality permitting, Act 2 remediation, and NPDES requirements
- Professional certifications such as CHMM or REM preferred by most Pennsylvania employers
- Experience preparing and submitting environmental reports to state and federal agencies
- Strong working knowledge of RCRA, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act compliance frameworks
Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental compliance manager in Pennsylvania?
Most environmental compliance manager positions in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field. Pennsylvania does not require a single state-issued license for the role, but employers consistently prefer candidates who hold credentials like the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager designation or are registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as a certified subsurface sewage enforcement officer or qualified environmental professional for remediation work. Several years of field or regulatory experience typically precede a management title.
How much do environmental compliance managers make in Pennsylvania?
Environmental compliance managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $85,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,910 for the lowest 10% to over $130,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental compliance managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring environmental compliance managers in Pennsylvania right now include WM, WSP, and PVE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of manufacturing, energy, and chemical processing facilities means both large industrial employers and environmental consulting firms maintain recurring compliance headcount throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most environmental compliance manager jobs?
Pittsburgh, Exton, and Lititz have the most environmental compliance manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia draws roles tied to its large hospital systems, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and port-related industrial operations, while Pittsburgh's steel and energy legacy sustains demand at major industrial facilities, and Allentown's manufacturing corridor and proximity to chemical producers in the Lehigh Valley keeps openings consistent in that region as well.
Are there remote environmental compliance manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited. Environmental compliance manager work is largely site-dependent, involving facility inspections, permit submissions tied to specific Pennsylvania DEP districts, and on-site audits that require physical presence. About 33% of environmental compliance manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in document review, regulatory reporting, and policy development functions rather than hands-on compliance monitoring.
How can I get hired as a environmental compliance manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an environmental specialist or EHS coordinator role at a Pennsylvania manufacturer or utility, where you build direct experience with Pennsylvania DEP reporting requirements. Large employers like PPL Corporation and major chemical facilities in the Delaware Valley regularly bring on entry-level environmental analysts. Pursuing a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager credential while working in a lateral role such as safety coordinator or environmental technician gives candidates a measurable edge when applying for their first compliance management position.
Where can I find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to environmental compliance manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them. No account creation is required to search or review listings.
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