Environmental Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Environmental Engineer jobs in Houston, Texas are driven by the petrochemical, oil and gas, and remediation sectors, with roles concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Ship Channel industrial corridor. Employers hiring right now include GSI Environmental, GHD, and Tetra Tech. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 100584
Job Category: Environmental
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 69 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Hatch’s Environment, People, and Place practice provides integrated services in environmental engineering/management, community and stakeholder engagement, economics, and urban planning and design. Our diverse teams combine vast technical and business knowledge, working in partnership with our clients to curate development strategies, manage and optimize production, develop new game-changing technologies, design and deliver complex capital projects – setting us apart from the competition.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established professional with consulting/client-facing experience who is seeking a long-term role at an employee-owned firm and is passionate about contributing to meaningful, multidisciplinary projects.
Role: We are seeking a Senior Manager who combines strong leadership, management, and team collaboration skills with a proven ability to build and maintain client relationships. This individual shows up, and is a deliberate business leader and relationship builder, leveraging their professional network and Hatch’s strong industry reputation to expand our presence in the environmental, social, economics, and urban development consulting space in the US. This role offers the opportunity to lead with impact, anchored by your presence in either our Houston or Brooklyn offices, contributing significantly to the strategy, design, and execution of major projects, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, senior leaders, sponsors, and stakeholders, while mentoring teams, coordinating resources, and driving project success from inception to completion. In this role you will:
- Build and maintain a strong client network, leveraging existing relationships to drive business development.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across the U.S. through collaboration with our account managers and delivery teams.
- Tailor global best practices to client-specific needs and regulatory contexts.
- Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, providing strategic, technical, and commercial leadership.
- Manage and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects related to environmental science, urban development, economics, and planning and land use.
- Ensure high-quality, on-time, and on-budget engagement delivery.
- Provide technical and peer review for client deliverables.
- Anticipate and resolve project challenges across fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse projects.
- Collaborate across disciplines and global teams, leading technical teams and fostering innovation.
- Represent Hatch in client engagements and industry forums.
- Recruit and develop the next generation of leaders at Hatch.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science/studies, urban planning, economics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in consulting or within the mining, energy or infrastructure (e.g., transit/transportation) sectors.
- Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
- Strong leadership, project management, and team development capabilities.
- Project execution experience: experience supporting the delivery of defined scopes of work to clients and internal reporting/tracking project progress.
- Effective communicator with strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Who's Hiring
- GSI Environmental7

- GHD5

- Tetra Tech4

- Quanta Services3
- Burns & McDonnell3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services35
- Energy13
- Technology & Software6
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Manufacturing4
Environmental Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a environmental engineer job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's oil and gas majors, EPC firms, and environmental consulting companies, which generate the bulk of local openings. Roles cluster in the Energy Corridor, Greenspoint, and along the Ship Channel. Candidates with air permitting, RCRA compliance, or remediation experience stand out in this market. Networking through local chapters of professional engineering societies also opens doors that online applications alone don't.
Which companies hire environmental engineers in Houston?
Houston environmental engineer roles are posted by GSI Environmental, GHD, and Tetra Tech and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The Houston market is dominated by integrated energy companies, large EPC contractors, and regional environmental consulting firms serving the refining and chemical manufacturing corridor.
Are there remote environmental engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, but selectively, environmental engineering is largely field-intensive, so fully remote roles are uncommon, while hybrid arrangements exist for desk-based compliance, reporting, and data analysis work. About 26% of environmental engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The roles most likely to allow remote days are those focused on environmental impact reporting, regulatory submissions, and GIS analysis rather than site investigation or field sampling.
How can I get a environmental engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is landing a junior role at an environmental consulting firm or an EPC contractor serving the petrochemical sector, where junior staff support field sampling, compliance documentation, and permit preparation. Firms along the Ship Channel and in the Energy Corridor regularly hire entry-level engineers for these support roles. A degree in environmental, civil, or chemical engineering is the standard baseline, and any internship or co-op at a Texas refinery or industrial facility strengthens your application considerably.
Which industries hire the most environmental engineers in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most environmental engineers in Houston are Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's concentration of refineries, petrochemical plants, and hazardous waste facilities along the Ship Channel creates sustained demand for environmental compliance and remediation expertise that few other U.S. markets match.
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