Environmental Jobs

Environmental jobs are open across government agencies, engineering and consulting firms, nonprofits, energy companies, and manufacturing, at every level from entry-level technician to senior scientist and program director, with specializations in environmental compliance, remediation, and ecological assessment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles3,864+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type49% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Safety Environmental Specialist
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Safety Environmental Specialist
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Twinsburg, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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County Of Mendocino
Environmental Health Technician
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Environmental Health Technician
County Of Mendocino
Ukiah, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
$50k - $60k.2/yr

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Reworld
Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
Reworld
Wareham, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
$87k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Providence
Supervisor Environmental Services - Environmental Services
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Supervisor Environmental Services - Environmental Services
Providence
Santa Rosa, California
Accounting
$29.5 - $45.15/hr
10,000+

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LM Manufacturing
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Environmental Health & Safety Manager
LM Manufacturing
Detroit, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Bachelor's degree

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Environmental Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell263
  • H
    Healthcare Services124
  • S
    State of Florida97
  • AECOM
    AECOM58
  • Aramark
    Aramark50

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services66
  • Education27
  • Government & Public Sector23
  • Healthcare & Medical Services19
  • Manufacturing15

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field
  • Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including NEPA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act
  • Experience conducting field sampling, site assessments, or environmental monitoring
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
  • Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for mapping and spatial data analysis
  • Strong technical writing skills for permits, reports, and regulatory correspondence

Tips for Your Environmental Job Search

Tailor your resume for compliance roles

List specific regulations you've worked under, such as NEPA, CERCLA, or the Clean Water Act, directly on your resume. Hiring managers scan for these by name, and a generic environmental science summary won't surface your actual compliance experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists environmental openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight field versus office experience separately

Environmental roles split sharply between field sampling work and desk-based reporting. Call out both skill sets in distinct resume sections so you don't get screened out for a role that leans one way when you're qualified for both.

Match your certifications to the job posting

If a posting asks for a HAZWOPER 40-hour certificate or a LEED credential, name your certification exactly as it appears in the posting. ATS systems flag exact matches, and even minor phrasing differences can cause your application to be filtered out.

Prepare a data-driven project example for interviews

Interviewers for environmental roles almost always ask for a specific project walkthrough. Prepare one example where you can describe the site conditions, the regulatory driver, the method you used, and the measurable outcome you delivered.

Follow up after submitting a technical writing sample

Many environmental positions require a writing sample such as a Phase I report or an environmental impact statement section. After submitting yours, send a brief follow-up email naming the document and restating your interest, which keeps you visible without being intrusive.

Environmental Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmentals?

The most active employers for environmentals right now are Burns & McDonnell, Healthcare Services, and State of Florida, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Federal agencies and large environmental consulting firms consistently account for a significant share of posted openings nationwide.

How many environmental jobs are remote?

About 51% of environmental openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than many professional fields because much of the work requires field presence. Policy analysis, grant writing, data management, and certain compliance review roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a environmental?

Most environmental careers start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or civil engineering. From there, you pursue entry-level roles such as environmental technician or field sampler to build hands-on experience. Earning certifications like HAZWOPER or a professional geologist license strengthens your profile, and many senior roles expect several years of project experience plus demonstrated regulatory knowledge.

How do you get hired as a environmental with little or no experience?

Focus on roles titled environmental technician, field sampling assistant, or junior environmental analyst, which are designed for candidates without years of professional experience. Internships with consulting firms, government agencies, or nonprofits are a direct path in. Volunteer work on restoration projects and completing a HAZWOPER certification before applying signals readiness and makes your application stand out against others with similar academic backgrounds.

What does the environmental interview process look like?

Most environmental hiring processes start with a phone screen from HR, followed by a technical interview with a project manager or senior scientist who will ask you to walk through a past project or site scenario in detail. Some employers add a writing exercise asking you to draft a short report section or review a sample document for regulatory compliance. Final rounds often include a panel interview with multiple team members covering both technical depth and communication skills.

Where can I find and apply to environmental jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The process is straightforward and the listings are updated regularly so you're always seeing current opportunities.

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