Senior Level Environmental Health Specialist Jobs

Senior level environmental health specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of regulatory programs, risk assessments, and the cross-functional teams that carry them out. Opportunities are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles, 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 type71% 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 Specialist 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
  • Education

Senior Level Environmental Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental health specialist job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led compliance programs, managed audits independently, and guided less experienced staff through complex regulatory situations. Demonstrating ownership of outcomes, not just task execution, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Certifications such as the Registered Environmental Health Specialist credential and experience with agency enforcement processes strengthen your candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire senior level environmental health specialists?

Companies hiring senior level environmental health specialists right now include Celanese, Geosyntec Consultants, and Curia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring typically comes from large industrial employers, government agencies, consulting firms, and healthcare systems that need specialists who can own compliance strategy rather than simply support it.

Are there remote senior level environmental health specialist jobs?

Yes, though site-dependent inspection and compliance work limits full remote options at this level. About 29% of senior level environmental health specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms and corporate EHS departments where policy and program oversight can be handled off-site between field visits.

What makes an environmental health specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task completion. At this stage, you are expected to design and own compliance programs, interpret and apply regulatory frameworks with minimal oversight, represent your organization before regulatory agencies, and mentor junior staff. The work shifts from executing inspections to building the systems and standards that govern how inspections are conducted.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental health specialists?

Senior level environmental health specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they face significant regulatory obligations around air quality, hazardous materials, occupational safety, and public health compliance that require experienced specialists to manage program-level risk.