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 Waste Management & Environmental Services, with employers like Veolia, Healthcare Services, and Sodexo hiring at this level now.

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Open roles426+
Top stateTexas
Top employerVeolia
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type84% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Stryker
Product Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Stryker
New 48m ago
Product Environmental Compliance Specialist
Stryker
Texas
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Quality Control
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$73k - $157k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Davey Tree
Spray Drone Environmental Scientist/Specialist
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Davey Tree
New 50m ago
Spray Drone Environmental Scientist/Specialist
Davey Tree
Kent, Ohio
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental Science
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Davey Tree
Environmental Scientist/Specialist
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Davey Tree
New 50m ago
Environmental Scientist/Specialist
Davey Tree
Kent, Ohio
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental Science
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Texas A&M University
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I
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Texas A&M University
New 6h ago
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Compliance & Legal
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Compliance & Risk
$21.73/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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ChristianaCare
Environmental Services Training Manager
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ChristianaCare
New 7h ago
Environmental Services Training Manager
ChristianaCare
Wilmington, Delaware
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Healthcare Administration
Learning & Development
Corporate Training
$23 - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Entry Level Environmental Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Veolia
    Veolia29
  • Healthcare Services
    Healthcare Services14
  • Sodexo
    Sodexo12
  • Crothall Healthcare
    Crothall Healthcare10
  • GSI Environmental
    GSI Environmental10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services118
  • Education48
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services32
  • Food & Beverage24
  • Manufacturing23

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, Healthcare Services, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 16% of entry level environmental openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 Waste Management & Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.