Senior Level Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs

Senior level environmental compliance manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory strategy, program ownership, and the teams or projects that keep operations compliant across complex, high-stakes environments. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Atlas Technical Consultants, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HDR hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerAtlas Technical Consultants
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type56% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Gerdau
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Gerdau
Added 6d ago
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Gerdau
Petersburg, Virginia
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
$100k - $126k/yr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Micron Technology
Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Compliance
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Micron Technology
Added 3w ago
Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Compliance
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Howard University
Environmental Health Compliance Specialist
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Howard University
Added 3w ago
Environmental Health Compliance Specialist
Howard University
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
$79k - $87k
On-Site
Bachelor's

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HDR
Environmental Compliance Team Lead
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HDR
Added 1mo ago
Environmental Compliance Team Lead
HDR
Omaha, Nebraska
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CHA Consulting, Inc.
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
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CHA Consulting, Inc.
Added 2mo ago
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Providence, Rhode Island
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Environmental Compliance Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Atlas Technical Consultants
Atlas Technical Consultants7 open roles
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services7 open roles
HDR
HDR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Education1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Electronics & Hardware1

Senior Level Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental compliance manager job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned compliance programs end-to-end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led regulatory negotiations, managed agency relationships, and guided junior staff through complex permitting or audit cycles will set you apart. Credentials like a CHMM or professional engineer licensure, combined with a record of cross-functional leadership, carry significant weight at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level environmental compliance managers?

Companies hiring senior level environmental compliance managers right now include Atlas Technical Consultants, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial operators, engineering and environmental consulting firms, utilities, and government contractors who need experienced professionals to own compliance accountability rather than execute under direction.

Are there remote senior level environmental compliance manager jobs?

Yes, though the availability varies by industry and role scope. About 44% of senior level environmental compliance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions more common in policy, program management, and consulting roles than in facility-based or field-intensive positions that require on-site regulatory oversight.

What makes an environmental compliance manager role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. At this stage, you are expected to set the compliance strategy, interpret evolving regulations independently, lead audits and agency interactions, and mentor junior staff or manage a team. The scope typically involves multiple facilities, jurisdictions, or regulatory frameworks, and accountability sits with you rather than being shared up the chain.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental compliance managers?

Senior level environmental compliance manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the senior level because their operations carry significant regulatory exposure across air, water, hazardous materials, and land use, requiring professionals who can manage that complexity without close supervision.