Environmental Engineer Jobs
Environmental Engineer jobs are open across consulting, construction, government agencies, and manufacturing, at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in remediation, water resources, and air quality compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.Join a team focused on maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across manufacturing environments. In this role, you will support environmental, health, and safety programs, partner with cross-functional teams, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a strong culture of workplace
safety and environmental stewardship.
What You Will Do
Implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) procedures, work instructions, and compliance programs to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and incident investigations; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution of identified risks.
Deliver and maintain required EH&S training programs, including emergency response, hazardous material handling, and site-specific compliance training.
Evaluate new and existing manufacturing operations to identify EH&S risks and implement measures that support regulatory compliance and worker safety.
Coordinate safety committees and multi-shift safety support activities; monitor action items and report compliance, inspection, and incident metrics to management.
What You Will Need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in a manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, healthcare, or regulated environment.
Minimum 2 years of experience conducting EH&S audits, inspections, incident investigations, or regulatory compliance activities.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Experience delivering or administering workplace safety and compliance training programs.
Preferred:
Professional certification in environmental, health, or safety disciplines (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent).
Experience supporting hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or workers’ compensation programs.
Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
$69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits.Join a team focused on maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient operations across manufacturing environments. In this role, you will support environmental, health, and safety programs, partner with cross-functional teams, and help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to a strong culture of workplace
safety and environmental stewardship.
What You Will Do
Implement and maintain environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) procedures, work instructions, and compliance programs to meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine EH&S audits, inspections, and incident investigations; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution of identified risks.
Deliver and maintain required EH&S training programs, including emergency response, hazardous material handling, and site-specific compliance training.
Evaluate new and existing manufacturing operations to identify EH&S risks and implement measures that support regulatory compliance and worker safety.
Coordinate safety committees and multi-shift safety support activities; monitor action items and report compliance, inspection, and incident metrics to management.
What You Will Need
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting environmental, health, and safety programs in a manufacturing, industrial, laboratory, healthcare, or regulated environment.
Minimum 2 years of experience conducting EH&S audits, inspections, incident investigations, or regulatory compliance activities.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Experience delivering or administering workplace safety and compliance training programs.
Preferred:
Professional certification in environmental, health, or safety disciplines (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or equivalent).
Experience supporting hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or workers’ compensation programs.
Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
$69,500 - $110,900 USD Annual
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Who's Hiring
- CDM Smith51
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services35
- SpaceX29
- Burns & McDonnell24
- Ryder System15
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services78
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Manufacturing7
- Chemicals & Materials5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related science discipline
- Experience with environmental site assessments, remediation design, or permitting under federal regulations
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or environmental modeling software such as MODFLOW
- Professional Engineer license or active progress toward licensure preferred for senior roles
- Familiarity with EPA, RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, and state environmental compliance frameworks
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, permits, and agency correspondence
Tips for Your Environmental Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for regulatory fluency
Environmental engineer postings frequently screen for specific regulatory frameworks. Call out your hands-on experience with RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act permits, or NEPA reviews by name so hiring managers can verify compliance expertise at a glance.
List certifications before your degree
A PE license, CHMM, or LEED credential often carries more weight than your GPA in environmental engineering roles. Place active certifications near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them while skimming a crowded applicant pool.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project type not title
Titles like 'staff engineer,' 'project scientist,' and 'environmental consultant' often describe identical work. Search by project keywords such as site assessment, stormwater, or Phase II ESA to surface the full set of relevant openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Environmental engineering panels routinely ask you to walk through a past remediation design or permitting challenge. Have one project ready with the site conditions, your methodology, the regulatory outcome, and any unexpected constraints you resolved.
Negotiate field work expectations before accepting
Offer letters rarely specify the field-to-office ratio, but it varies widely from nearly all desk work to 60 percent travel on active sites. Ask during final-round conversations so schedule expectations are confirmed in writing before you sign.
Environmental Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental engineers?
The companies hiring the most environmental engineers right now include CDM Smith, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Environmental consulting firms and infrastructure contractors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many environmental engineer jobs are remote?
About 33% of environmental engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Sub-disciplines with the highest remote share include environmental compliance review, data analysis, and regulatory consulting work that does not require regular site visits.
How do you become an environmental engineer?
You become an environmental engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an engineer in training, then accumulate supervised field and design experience. After four years of qualifying work, you can sit for the Professional Engineer exam, which most employers require for project-lead roles.
How do you get hired as an environmental engineer with little experience?
Entry-level environmental engineer candidates get hired by emphasizing internship site work, senior capstone projects, and any hands-on experience with sampling, data logging, or regulatory documentation. Employers in consulting and government contracting routinely hire recent graduates into staff roles specifically designed for supervised field training, so targeting those firms directly improves your chances over applying broadly.
What does the environmental engineer interview process look like?
A typical environmental engineer interview process starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on credentials and availability, followed by a technical panel with project managers who ask you to walk through past work and regulatory knowledge. Final rounds often include a writing sample or a case-based exercise involving a site assessment scenario, and senior-level candidates may meet with a discipline lead or principal engineer.
Where can I find and apply to environmental engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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