Environmental Jobs in Hartford, CT
Environmental jobs in Hartford, Connecticut draw from a concentrated mix of state agency offices, utility infrastructure, and municipal sustainability programs centered in downtown Hartford, the Colt Gateway district, and the Parkville neighborhood. CDM Smith, State of Connecticut, and FUSS & O'NEILL are among the employers actively hiring across environmental compliance, remediation, and sustainability roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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• As an Environmental Analyst 1 with Corrective Action Unit (CAU), you will receive on-the-job training in the Release Based Cleanup Regulations, investigation and remediation of releases to the environment. Duties include tracking the remediation of Emergent Reportable Releases, reviewing investigation plans and reports, reviewing cleanup plans and reports, evaluating for cleanup compliance, and providing technical support to other DEEP Programs.
- The Corrective Action Unit plays a key role in Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division by tracking, guiding, and ensuring the cleanup progression of many types of releases to the environment and assuring compliance with state regulations.
- This is a hybrid full-time position located at the DEEP Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut.
- The schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Typical hours will be 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. or 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. with a possible flex schedule upon completion of the working test period.
• Track Emergent Reportable Releases in DEEP’s Release, Environmental Assessment, and Cleanup Tracker (REACT);
- Review and/or oversee the investigation and remediation of Emergent Reportable Releases including releases of PCBs, oil and petroleum, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and releases from residential UST systems;
- Evaluate work conducted to remediate releases to ensure compliance with applicable environmental statutes, regulations, and written guidance;
- Review and evaluate compliance reports and other documents submitted in response to enforcement actions, including documentation related to supplemental environmental projects and in response to remedial cleanup requirements;
- Provide technical assistance to the public and the regulated community;
- Provide technical consultation to municipal, regional, state, and federal officials and the public;
- Perform database maintenance and disseminating and managing information;
- Assist in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines, and other written materials;
- Other tasks as necessary to meet the statutory responsibilities of the Department involving inspection, permitting and enforcement.
Releases, even small ones, can endanger public health or the environment by making the water or air unsafe. Releases of hazardous materials can contaminate surface water, groundwater or soil, impact plants, fish and wildlife and their habitats, or create unsafe exposure to the general public or emergency responders.
The Emergency Response and Spill Prevention Division responses 24 hours per day to emergencies that result from accidental and deliberate discharges and uncontrolled releases of oil, petroleum, hazardous wastes and chemicals to the air, land and waterways from roadway incidents, industrial processes, oil and chemical spills, failed tanks/pipes and abandoned drums as well as biological and chemical weapons.
The Division is also responsible for:
- Coordinating state and local emergency planning and preparedness activities and public disclosure information as required by federal and state law;
- Regulating, inspecting and taking necessary enforcement actions to ensure the safety of underground storage tanks;
- Investigating potential risks to surface water, groundwater or soil;
- Permitting marine terminals;
- Overseeing the completion of spill cleanups and conducting enforcement related to these activities.
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- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
- Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In other state agencies this class is accountable for performing a limited range of tasks in the planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of environmental program data and issues and assisting in the development of recommendations for courses of action.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Assist in review and evaluation of compliance reports and other documents submitted in response to Immediate actions, emergent reportable releases and enforcement actions, including documentation on responses to remedial cleanup requirements;
• Assists in developing departmental, statewide or local environmental plans and programs;
• Assists in research, collection and analysis of resources, data and educational materials;
• Assists in review and analysis of proposed projects for consistency with policies, statutes and environmental impact;
• Assists in coordinating database maintenance and disseminating information;
• Assists in drafting new regulations, statutes, guidelines and other written materials;
• Assists in providing technical consultation to local, regional, state, federal officials and the public;
• Assists in preparing environmental impact statements and recommendations for corrective actions and/or alternatives;
• May assist in preparing publications and guidelines on environmental protection, natural resource education and economic development issues;
• May serve as department representative on regulatory and advisory boards and/or committees;
• Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Knowledge of
- local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and policies pertaining to environmental protection;
- principles and practices in fields relative to environmental protection;
- basic principles and practices of environmental and policy analysis;
- basic statistics;
- environmental program planning principles and practices;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- research and organizational skills;
- Ability to
- understand and interpret legislation and technical data;
- utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
- College training in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to biological, earth, or physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
- A Master's degree in a scientific or technical discipline related to the environmental field including but not limited to biological, earth, physical sciences; environmental planning; environmental law; economics; leisure services; geographic information systems; geography with a concentration in geographic information systems; natural sciences; or natural resources may be substituted for five (5) years of the General Experience.
- NOTE: Education may only be substituted for a total of five (5) years.
- For state employees one (1) year of experience as an Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Successful completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience interpreting federal or state policies, regulations, or laws regarding the Release-Based Cleanup Regulations (RBCRs), release reporting, release cleanup, leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), marine terminals, or cleanup standards of Connecticut;
- Experience or training with communicating environmental results and conclusions verbally and in writing to peers, supervisors, government officials, environmental professionals, or public audiences;
- Experience evaluating or interpreting chemical analytical data, plans, or maps of contamination impacting soil, sediment, surface water, and groundwater;
- Experience with method selection used to collect and analyze environmental samples including soil samples, surface water, and groundwater sampling,
- Experience reading and interpreting technical data presented in charts, graphs, data tables, sampling data sets, drawings and site maps;
- Experience using computer software to manage project workflows and review, analyze, or model and report out environmental data;
- Experience with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Release, Environmental Assessment, and Cleanup Tracker (REACT);
- Experience prioritizing, organizing, and tracking technical or regulatory information to meet project deadlines;
- Experience working in a team environment collaborating on an environmental solution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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- CDM Smith13

- State of Connecticut13

- FUSS & O'NEILL6
- Hartford HealthCare6

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Environmental Jobs in Hartford: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a environmental job in Hartford?
Focus on Hartford's strongest hiring sectors: state environmental agencies headquartered downtown, utilities managing stormwater and infrastructure, and municipal sustainability offices. Candidates who understand Connecticut's brownfield redevelopment priorities and have experience with wetlands or air quality permitting stand out locally. Tailoring your application to Hartford's urban remediation and resilience work gives you a meaningful edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire environmentals in Hartford?
Employers hiring environmentals in Hartford right now include CDM Smith, State of Connecticut, and FUSS & O'NEILL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hartford's environmental employer base is anchored by state agencies, engineering consultancies supporting municipal clients, and utility companies managing environmental compliance across the Greater Hartford region.
Are there remote environmental jobs in Hartford?
Yes, but only for certain roles. Environmental work is largely site-dependent, so field, compliance inspection, and remediation positions are nearly always on-site. About 100% of environmental openings tied to Hartford are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The roles most likely to be remote in Hartford are data analysis, environmental reporting, grant writing, and sustainability planning for municipal or state clients.
How can I get a environmental job in Hartford with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Hartford is through state agency internship programs or environmental technician roles at engineering consultancies that support municipal contracts. Hartford's concentration of brownfield redevelopment projects creates steady demand for entry-level field technicians and environmental assistants. A background in biology, geology, or earth science, combined with volunteer work on urban green infrastructure projects, positions you competitively with local employers.
Which industries hire the most environmentals in Hartford?
The sectors hiring the most environmentals in Hartford are Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hartford's role as Connecticut's capital city concentrates state regulatory and infrastructure work locally, making government, utilities, and environmental consulting the dominant drivers of environmental hiring in the area.
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