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, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Veolia, State of Vermont, and The Mannik & Smith Group hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top stateTexas
Top employerVeolia
Top cityOdessa, TX
Work type94% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Compliance Technician
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Environmental Compliance Technician
SPATCO Energy Solutions
Odessa, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Environmental Specialist I
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Environmental Specialist I
Veolia
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Technician I Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control
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Technician I Environmental Monitoring and Contamination Control
Charles River Laboratories
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$24.70/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Environmental Analyst V - Construction & Industrial Stormwater Permitting Section
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Environmental Analyst V - Construction & Industrial Stormwater Permitting Section
State of Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$29 - $46/hr
Master's degree in social science
51-200

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Entry Level Environmental Job Market

Who's Hiring

Veolia4 open roles
State of Vermont3 open roles
The Mannik & Smith Group3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Education7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services6
  • Government & Public Sector5

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, State of Vermont, and The Mannik & Smith Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 6% of entry level environmental openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.