Senior Level Environmental Director Jobs

Senior level environmental director jobs place experienced professionals in charge of environmental strategy, regulatory compliance programs, and the cross-functional teams that carry those initiatives forward. Roles are predominantly on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like WSP in the U.S., GHD, and Infinium hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerWSP in the U.S.
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Director of Environmental Services
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Director of Environmental Services
Pelican Pointe Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation
Cape May, New Jersey
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing

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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
GHD
Irvine, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Business Development
Environmental Engineering
$147k - $245k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
GHD
Sacramento, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$147k - $245k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
GHD
San Francisco, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$147k - $245k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
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Technical Director- Environmental Planning
GHD
Oakland, California
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
$147k - $245k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Environmental Director Job Market

Who's Hiring

WSP in the U.S.5 open roles
GHD4 open roles
Infinium1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Technology & Software1

Senior Level Environmental Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental director job?

Candidates who land senior level environmental director roles typically demonstrate a history of leading large-scale compliance programs, managing EHS teams, and influencing executive-level decisions on environmental risk. Hiring managers want to see direct ownership of regulatory outcomes, experience interfacing with agencies like the EPA or state environmental bodies, and the ability to mentor junior staff while driving organization-wide sustainability goals.

Which companies hire senior level environmental directors?

Companies hiring senior level environmental directors right now include WSP in the U.S., GHD, and Infinium, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among large industrial manufacturers, energy producers, consulting firms, and municipalities with complex permitting and remediation obligations.

Are there remote senior level environmental director jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level involve significant on-site or field responsibilities. About 40% of senior level environmental director openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms and corporate sustainability departments where site visits are periodic rather than daily.

What makes an environmental director role senior level?

Senior level environmental director roles are defined by program ownership, not just execution. These positions carry accountability for multi-site compliance strategies, budget authority over environmental operations, and direct engagement with regulators and executive leadership. Senior roles also typically include responsibility for mentoring environmental staff and setting the technical standards and policies that guide the broader team.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental directors?

Senior level environmental director roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they face the highest regulatory exposure, operate under complex permitting requirements, or carry significant remediation and sustainability reporting obligations that require experienced leadership.