Environmental Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Environmental Manager jobs in Louisiana are in steady demand, concentrated in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing sectors that anchor the state's economy. Most hiring activity runs through Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Turner Industries maintain long-term environmental compliance operations. The most sought-after specialties include hazardous waste management, air quality permitting, and remediation project oversight tied to Louisiana's coastal and industrial corridor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring9
Work type88% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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A.W. Chesterton Company
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
A.W. Chesterton Company
Minden, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $130k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Crothall Healthcare
Environmental Services Manager
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Environmental Services Manager
Crothall Healthcare
New Orleans, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Healthcare Services Group
Environmental Services - Manager in Training
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Healthcare Services Group
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Environmental Services - Manager in Training
Healthcare Services Group
Shreveport, Louisiana
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Environmental Health and Safety Manager
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Environmental Health and Safety Manager
KC Associates
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $130k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Cabot Corporation
Plant Environmental Manager – Franklin, LA Onsite
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Cabot Corporation
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Plant Environmental Manager – Franklin, LA Onsite
Cabot Corporation
Franklin, Louisiana
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Environmental Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
5 jobs
New Orleans
4 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs
Minden
1 job
Franklin
1 job
Metairie
1 job
Plaquemine
1 job
Shreveport
1 job
Lake Charles
1 job

Environmental Manager Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

ECS Limited
ECS Limited2 open roles
UTLX
UTLX1 open role
AECOM
AECOM1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental manager jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
  • Louisiana Professional Engineer license or LDEQ-recognized environmental certification preferred
  • Minimum five years of experience managing environmental compliance programs in industrial settings
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana DEQ regulations and federal EPA permitting requirements
  • Experience coordinating Tier II reporting, SPCC plans, and Title V air permits
  • Strong project management skills with ability to lead multi-site environmental audits and remediation efforts

Environmental Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a environmental manager in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana employers require a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on compliance experience. Louisiana does not issue a single state environmental manager license, but many positions expect credentials recognized by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, such as a Professional Engineer registration through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board or a certified hazardous materials manager designation. Building experience with LDEQ permit processes strengthens your candidacy significantly.

How much do environmental managers make in Louisiana?

Environmental managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $103,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,900 for the lowest 10% to over $175,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire environmental managers in Louisiana?

Louisiana environmental manager roles are posted by ECS Limited, UTLX, and AECOM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and offshore energy operations means large industrial employers and their contractors generate consistent openings throughout the year.

Which Louisiana cities have the most environmental manager jobs?

Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Alexandria account for the largest share of environmental manager openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and the surrounding industrial corridor drive the most volume due to its dense cluster of petrochemical facilities and proximity to LDEQ headquarters, while New Orleans anchors demand tied to port operations and coastal remediation projects, and Lake Charles reflects the region's active LNG and refining expansion.

Are there remote environmental manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Environmental management work is heavily site-dependent, involving field inspections, permit negotiations, and on-site regulatory responses that require physical presence. About 13% of environmental manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to cover the more desk-based functions such as regulatory reporting, compliance documentation review, and data analysis rather than operational oversight roles.

How can I get hired as a environmental manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as an environmental technician or compliance specialist at one of Louisiana's large industrial employers or environmental consulting firms that serve the petrochemical corridor. Companies like those operating along the Baton Rouge industrial district and Lake Charles refinery complex regularly hire entry-level environmental staff to support field monitoring and permit documentation. Pursuing an EIT designation through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, completing LDEQ-recognized training courses, or gaining experience through university cooperative programs with state agencies gives candidates a concrete credential edge.

Where can I find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.

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