Environmental Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Environmental Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in environmental consulting, remediation, water resources, and clean energy sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level field technician to senior project engineer. The most active hiring markets are Boston, Worcester, and Cambridge, where firms like Arcadis, Jacobs Engineering, and Tetra Tech maintain substantial Massachusetts operations. Site remediation, stormwater management, and climate resilience engineering are among the most in-demand specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DCS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Engineer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division.
The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Essential Job Functions:
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures and monitor progress of environmental improvement programs
- Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability
- Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties
- Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them
- Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites in order to protect people and the environment and environmental policies and standards and assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration
- Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues
- Technical and analytic experience with environmental aspects of fielding government systems; Air Force acquisition processes, standards, and guidance
- Experience with homeland defense ground surveillance capabilities highly desirable as is experience with radar systems
- The ability to serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities
- Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling
Travel: 10%
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required.
Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed.
Technical Skills
- Technical and analytic experience with environmental aspects of fielding government systems; Air Force acquisition processes, standards, and guidance
- Experience with homeland defense ground surveillance capabilities highly desirable as is experience with radar systems
- The ability to serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities
- Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling
Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with program offices, government personnel, contractors, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Self‑starter capable of working independently while following established processes and program guidelines.
- Effective team collaborator able to coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, and acquisition disciplines.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills for troubleshooting technical issues and developing successful outcomes.
- Solid time‑management abilities for balancing documentation, analysis, testing, and stakeholder coordination.
Pay Range and Benefits: There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
Salary Range: $123,639 - $165,000
At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.
Learn more about our benefits here: DCS Corp Benefits.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or closely related field
- Experience with MassDEP regulations, cleanup standards, and site assessment protocols
- Proficiency in environmental modeling software such as MODFLOW, HEC-RAS, or ArcGIS
- Familiarity with NPDES permitting, wetlands regulations, and Clean Water Act compliance
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, permit applications, and regulatory submissions
Environmental Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental engineer in Massachusetts?
Becoming an environmental engineer in Massachusetts requires a bachelor's degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering from an accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. After gaining qualifying work experience, you sit for the Professional Engineer exam to earn full PE licensure, which many Massachusetts employers require for independent project responsibility.
How much do environmental engineers make in Massachusetts?
Environmental engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $115,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,150 for the lowest 10% to over $172,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring environmental engineers in Massachusetts right now include ROUX, Microchip Technology, and aptim, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of environmental consulting firms, municipal water authorities, and clean energy developers keeps demand steady across the state throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most environmental engineer jobs?
Boston, Burlington, and Hanscom AFB have the most environmental engineer openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share of postings given its headquarters concentration of consulting firms, state agencies, and universities, while Worcester and Cambridge generate demand through manufacturing remediation work, research institutions, and growing clean energy development activity.
Are there remote environmental engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of environmental engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field's strong on-site requirements for sampling, site assessment, and regulatory inspection work. The tasks most likely to be done remotely are data analysis, report writing, permit preparation, and GIS mapping, which some employers package into hybrid schedules.
How can I get hired as a environmental engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to environmental consulting firms that hire new graduates directly into staff engineer or environmental scientist associate roles. Large Massachusetts-based consulting employers regularly bring on graduates for field sampling, data management, and report support work. Earning your EIT certification through the Massachusetts Board of Registration strengthens any application significantly. Adjacent roles in civil engineering, geology, or environmental science at municipal authorities and MassDEP-regulated facilities also provide a credible transition into dedicated environmental engineering positions.
Where can I find and apply to environmental engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to environmental engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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