Environmental Health And Safety Jobs

Environmental Health And Safety jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, chemical, and energy sectors, at every level from entry-level technician to EHS director, with specializations in industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, and occupational safety program management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles382+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKaiser Permanente
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type81% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Stryker
Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
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Stryker
New 10h ago
Senior Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
Stryker
Chandler, Arizona
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$70k - $111k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Lawson Products
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Intermediate
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Lawson Products
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Intermediate
Lawson Products
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$73k - $88k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Agropur
Senior Manager - Environmental Health and Safety
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Agropur
New 12h ago
Senior Manager - Environmental Health and Safety
Agropur
Appleton, Wisconsin
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$124k - $155k/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
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New 12h ago
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
DynaChem, Inc.
Westville, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$85k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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The Estée Lauder Companies
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
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The Estée Lauder Companies
New 14h ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
The Estée Lauder Companies
Blaine, Minnesota
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$60k - $86k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Environmental Health And Safety Job Market

Who's Hiring

Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente9 open roles
Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty6 open roles
Chewy
Chewy4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental health and safety jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
  • OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction certification
  • Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments and job safety analyses
  • Knowledge of federal and state environmental and occupational safety regulations
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential
  • Proficiency with EHS management software and incident tracking systems

Tips for Your Environmental Health And Safety Job Search

List certifications before job duties

Hiring managers scan EHS resumes for credentials first. Lead your resume header or a prominent certifications section with your CSP, CIH, or OSHA 30 before detailing job duties. Buried certifications are frequently overlooked in applicant tracking systems.

Tailor your resume to industry-specific regulations

An EHS resume that lists OSHA 1910 for manufacturing roles and OSHA 1926 for construction openings reads more relevant than a generic one. Match the specific regulatory standards in your resume language to the sector each posting targets.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists environmental health and safety 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 industry vertical

EHS responsibilities differ significantly between a pharmaceutical clean room and a construction site. Search with industry-specific terms like 'process safety,' 'industrial hygiene,' or 'environmental compliance' alongside your target sector to surface roles where your experience is directly transferable.

Prepare incident investigation case examples

Interviewers in EHS almost always ask you to walk through a real investigation you led, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Prepare two or three structured examples using a method like the 5 Whys or fault tree analysis before your interview.

Negotiate based on scope, not just title

EHS offer negotiation works best when you anchor on program scope: the number of sites, headcount covered, and regulatory complexity you'll manage. Roles covering multiple facilities or hazardous materials programs typically carry broader accountability, which strengthens your case for a higher band.

Environmental Health And Safety Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmental health and safetys?

The companies hiring the most environmental health and safetys right now include Kaiser Permanente, Balfour Beatty, and Chewy, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing, energy, and large construction contractors consistently represent the heaviest hiring volume in this field.

How many environmental health and safety jobs are remote?

About 19% of environmental health and safety openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most office-based roles because site presence is often required. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include EHS program management, regulatory compliance consulting, and environmental reporting roles where direct facility oversight is not a daily requirement.

How do you become a environmental health and safety?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field. Next, gain field experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level safety technician roles. Pursue an OSHA 30-hour certification early, then work toward a professional credential such as the CSP or CIH as you accumulate the required work hours and pass the qualifying examinations.

How do you get hired as a environmental health and safety with little experience?

Focus on entry-level EHS technician, safety coordinator, or environmental compliance assistant postings, which typically require less than two years of experience. Complete your OSHA 10 or 30-hour card before applying, since it signals baseline field readiness. Internships with manufacturers, construction companies, or environmental consulting firms are the most direct path to your first full-time role, and many convert to permanent offers.

What does the environmental health and safety interview process look like?

Most EHS interviews start with a phone screen focused on your regulatory knowledge and certifications. A technical round follows, where you'll be asked to walk through a real incident investigation, a hazard assessment you conducted, or how you built or updated a safety program. Some employers add a site walk or a written scenario exercise before a final interview with the operations or HR leadership team.

Where can I find and apply to environmental health and safety jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental health and safety jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles by location, industry, or specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.

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