Entry Level Environmental Jobs
New grad environmental jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a field-based portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Waste Management & Environmental Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Veolia, SPATCO Energy Solutions, and WSP hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Allied Reliability is seeking an EHS Specialist III to join a Performance Materials team in Malcom, IA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental protection, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention, as well as adhering to corporate internal standards. Enhancing our site programs to maintain licensure to operate while fostering a culture of safety and compliance among all personnel. Lead site security initiatives, identifying and mitigating security risks to uphold and optimize our security standards. Collaborate closely with the site manager and contribute to the overall success of the site. Work alongside EHS experts across the organization and reporting directly to the EHS Director for Performance Materials North America. The EHS Specialist III will leverage effective communication skills to develop strong working relationships with employees, the EHS community, and regulatory agencies/third parties, serving as a positive change agent within the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Utilize knowledge of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental disciplines to develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures for the site.
- Draw upon experience in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental management, and Emergency Response program management in a manufacturing environment to lead and participate in risk assessments, accurately addressing identified deficiencies.
- Providing guidance - both tactically and strategically - to site leadership on critical EHS issues, ensuring adherence to corporate EHS policies and procedures.
- Create training content and, where appropriate, deliver training or coaching, facilitate the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and best practices across the organization.
- Prioritize opportunities and issues to drive the continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to identify and monitor key performance indicators within areas of responsibility, make necessary adjustments to improve EHS performance.
- Lead and participate in project reviews, process hazard analyses, and change management processes, ensuring all internal and external reporting requirements are met through your solid analytical and computer skills.
- Collaborate with hourly employees to reinforce a culture of behavior-based safety and support emergency response activities.
- Work with and travel to other sites to evaluate audit readiness and share best practices.
- Lead and/or participate in EHS work teams and/or task forces.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently under broad goals and objectives with minimal guidance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Environmental Reporting and Safety Management Systems strongly preferred.
INTRODUCTION
Allied Reliability is seeking an EHS Specialist III to join a Performance Materials team in Malcom, IA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental protection, hazardous waste management, and spill prevention, as well as adhering to corporate internal standards. Enhancing our site programs to maintain licensure to operate while fostering a culture of safety and compliance among all personnel. Lead site security initiatives, identifying and mitigating security risks to uphold and optimize our security standards. Collaborate closely with the site manager and contribute to the overall success of the site. Work alongside EHS experts across the organization and reporting directly to the EHS Director for Performance Materials North America. The EHS Specialist III will leverage effective communication skills to develop strong working relationships with employees, the EHS community, and regulatory agencies/third parties, serving as a positive change agent within the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Utilize knowledge of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental disciplines to develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures for the site.
- Draw upon experience in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental management, and Emergency Response program management in a manufacturing environment to lead and participate in risk assessments, accurately addressing identified deficiencies.
- Providing guidance - both tactically and strategically - to site leadership on critical EHS issues, ensuring adherence to corporate EHS policies and procedures.
- Create training content and, where appropriate, deliver training or coaching, facilitate the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and best practices across the organization.
- Prioritize opportunities and issues to drive the continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to identify and monitor key performance indicators within areas of responsibility, make necessary adjustments to improve EHS performance.
- Lead and participate in project reviews, process hazard analyses, and change management processes, ensuring all internal and external reporting requirements are met through your solid analytical and computer skills.
- Collaborate with hourly employees to reinforce a culture of behavior-based safety and support emergency response activities.
- Work with and travel to other sites to evaluate audit readiness and share best practices.
- Lead and/or participate in EHS work teams and/or task forces.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently under broad goals and objectives with minimal guidance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Environmental Reporting and Safety Management Systems strongly preferred.
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Entry Level Environmental Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level environmental job?
Employers hiring entry level environmentals look for relevant coursework, field experience from internships or volunteer projects, and familiarity with environmental compliance or data collection basics. Certifications like HAZWOPER or 40-hour OSHA training can give candidates an edge. Tailoring your resume to show hands-on lab, fieldwork, or GIS exposure helps you stand out even with a short work history.
Which companies hire entry level environmentals?
Companies hiring entry level environmentals right now include Veolia, SPATCO Energy Solutions, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers environmental consulting firms, government contractors, utilities, and industrial companies with active compliance and remediation programs.
Are there remote entry level environmental jobs?
Yes, though fieldwork-heavy roles are still predominantly on-site. About 11% of entry level environmental openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering data analysis, report writing, permitting support, and environmental monitoring tasks that can be performed off-site.
Are these new grad environmental jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior environmental roles designed for candidates early in their careers. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward requirements, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level environmentals?
Entry level environmental roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Waste Management & Environmental Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level demand because regulatory compliance, site assessment, and environmental reporting require dedicated junior staff to support senior scientists and project managers.