Senior Level Environmental Health Safety Engineer Jobs

Senior level environmental health safety engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of EHS program direction, regulatory strategy, and the cross-functional teams and projects that execute on safety outcomes. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like Celanese, Geosyntec Consultants, and Curia hiring at this level now.

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Top stateTexas
Top employerCelanese
Top cityBishop, TX
Work type69% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
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Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Boeing
Bingen, Washington
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$101k - $139k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Consultant
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Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Consultant
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Tallahassee, Florida
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Hybrid
Master's degree in environmental engineering
501-1,000

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Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Montana
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Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Montana
Designs for Health
Arlee, Montana
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000

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Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety
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Manager, Environmental, Health & Safety
Celanese
Grover, North Carolina
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
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Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Balfour Beatty
Hermiston, Oregon
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$122k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level Environmental Health Safety Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Celanese2 open roles
Geosyntec Consultants2 open roles
Curia1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices

Senior Level Environmental Health Safety Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental health safety engineer job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned EHS programs end-to-end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led incident investigations, managed regulatory agency relationships, and shaped companywide safety culture gives you a clear edge. Certifications like CSP or CIH signal technical authority, and experience mentoring junior engineers or managing cross-functional teams shows the leadership readiness these roles require.

Which companies hire senior level environmental health safety engineers?

Companies hiring senior level environmental health safety engineers right now include Celanese, Geosyntec Consultants, and Curia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, energy companies, defense contractors, and construction firms with complex regulatory footprints that require experienced EHS leadership rather than generalist support.

Are there remote senior level environmental health safety engineer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by industry and role scope. About 31% of senior level environmental health safety engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in corporate EHS program management, compliance auditing, and consulting roles than in plant-based or field operations positions.

What makes an environmental health safety engineer role senior level?

Senior level EHS engineer roles are defined by program ownership, strategic scope, and leadership accountability. Where mid-level engineers implement and monitor, senior engineers set policy, drive regulatory strategy, lead audits enterprise-wide, and mentor less experienced staff. These roles typically carry direct accountability to leadership, involve managing external agency relationships, and require independent judgment on complex compliance and risk issues.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental health safety engineers?

Senior level environmental health safety engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their regulatory obligations, hazard profiles, and operational scale require experienced EHS professionals who can own compliance strategy and lead safety culture initiatives independently.