Environmental Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Environmental jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina concentrate in the University City corridor, South End, and the broader Lake Norman development zone, with strong demand across utilities, land development, and municipal consulting. Employers actively hiring include Atrium Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and ECS Limited. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Veolia has acquired Clean Earth. As Clean Earth completes its integration into Veolia, recruiting and hiring for this role is being managed in partnership with the Clean Earth talent acquisition team.
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
We’re looking for experienced, professional CDL B drivers that will share our commitment to our people, partners and planet. Traveling to locations on your assigned route, you will be responsible for packing, transporting and properly disposing of waste material in accordance with our environmentally responsible policies and procedures. This position will require 4 overnights/week (with paid hotel expenses and a nightly per diem).
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- The CDL B driver works on-site at various retail stores and perform two functions, applying all applicable federal and state laws and DOT, EPA and DEA regulations: 1) Characterize segregate, package and document various types of retail hazardous waste and 2) Characterize, segregate, package, and document various types of pharmaceutical waste. This position is also responsible for the preparation of all appropriate and required documentation to meet State, EPA, DOT and EPA regulations.
- Travel between customer retail facilities, through assigned territory.
- Provide services related to managing retail hazardous waste and pharmaceutical waste as well as characterizing hazardous, regulated, and non-hazardous waste.
- Properly process lab packs and prepare manifests and LDR’s for hazardous waste shipment (according to State, EPA & DOT regulations).
- Maintain / manage own expenses and travel schedule to ensure customers are serviced on a regular and timely basis. Manage route to maintain compliance with 10 day transfer schedules.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- High School diploma or GED
- Understand, read, and write English
- Able to repeatedly lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
- Basic knowledge of Windows-based software (Word, Excel, etc)
- Willing and able to wear company-provided personal protective equipment such as eye protection, foot protection, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator (as needed)
- Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Able to pass a DOT physical, drug test, and DEA background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid TWIC Card
- Hazmat endorsement (candidates will be expected to obtain a Hazmat endorsement as a condition of employment after hire)
- At least 1 year of route driving experience
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and OSHA regulations
Additional Information
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, commencing no later than January 1, 2027, benefits package will include participation in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law
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Environmental Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a environmental job in Charlotte?
Charlotte's strongest hiring comes from engineering and environmental consulting firms supporting the city's rapid growth, Charlotte Water, Duke Energy's regional operations, and land developers managing stormwater and remediation compliance. Candidates who know NPDES permitting, Phase I and Phase II site assessments, or wetlands delineation stand out locally. Focusing your search on South End, University City, and the Ballantyne office corridor puts you closest to where active teams are based.
Which companies hire environmentals in Charlotte?
Employers hiring environmentals in Charlotte right now include Atrium Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Charlotte's market is anchored by a mix of national consulting firms with regional offices, energy utilities, and municipal agencies managing the city's significant infrastructure and land-use expansion.
Are there remote environmental jobs in Charlotte?
Yes, but only for select roles. Field-based work such as site assessments, soil sampling, and stormwater inspections is almost always on-site, while environmental data analysis, report writing, and compliance documentation can go remote or hybrid. About 50% of environmental openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Consulting firms with Charlotte offices tend to offer the most hybrid flexibility for non-field staff.
How can I get a environmental job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is through environmental consulting firms that hire field technicians for soil, water, and air sampling work on active development and remediation projects. Local staffing agencies that serve engineering firms regularly place entry-level environmental technicians. Volunteering with Catawba Riverkeeper or Mecklenburg County's storm water program builds local credentials, and completing a HAZWOPER 40-hour certification before applying gives Charlotte employers a concrete reason to consider you over candidates without field-ready training.
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