Mid Level Environmental Scientist Jobs

Mid level environmental scientist jobs go to professionals ready to own project scopes, coordinate field and lab work with limited oversight, and serve as the technical point of contact for clients or agency reviewers. Roles are spread across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, with 11% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, Kimley-Horn, and HDR hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles54
Top stateTexas
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityRaleigh, NC
Work type89% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer
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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
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Senior Environmental Scientist or Engineer
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
White Plains, New York
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Research & Academia
$76k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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AECOM
Mid-level Environmental Scientist
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AECOM
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Mid-level Environmental Scientist
AECOM
San Jose, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Support
Technical Product & Program Management
$85k - $115k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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King County, WA
Environmental Scientist IV
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King County, WA
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Environmental Scientist IV
King County, WA
Renton, Washington
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Research & Academia
$62.48 - $79.2/hr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Apex Companies, LLC
Senior Environmental Scientist III
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Apex Companies, LLC
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Senior Environmental Scientist III
Apex Companies, LLC
Fullerton, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Support
Technical Product & Program Management
$83k - $125k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Weston & Sampson
Senior Project Environmental Scientist
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Weston & Sampson
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Senior Project Environmental Scientist
Weston & Sampson
Foxborough, Massachusetts
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$90k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in Ecology

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Mid Level Environmental Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell9
  • Kimley-Horn
    Kimley-Horn5
  • HDR
    HDR3
  • WSP
    WSP3
  • Civil & Environmental Consultants
    Civil & Environmental Consultants3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services33
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Government & Public Sector4
  • Hospitality & Tourism2
  • Technology & Software2

Mid Level Environmental Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level environmental scientist job?

Position yourself by highlighting project ownership rather than task completion. Employers hiring at this level want to see that you've managed deliverables, coordinated with regulators or clients, and made technical decisions independently. Tailor your resume to show specific projects you led, reports you authored, and any specialized methods or permits you've worked with. Certifications like HAZWOPER or a state environmental certification strengthen your application.

Which companies hire mid level environmental scientists?

Companies hiring mid level environmental scientists right now include Burns & McDonnell, Kimley-Horn, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this experience level, hiring comes from a mix of environmental consulting firms, engineering companies, energy producers, and government contractors that need scientists capable of running projects with real autonomy.

Are there remote mid level environmental scientist jobs?

Yes, though the role is field-intensive enough that fully remote work is less common than in purely office-based fields. About 11% of mid level environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering report writing, data analysis, and regulatory documentation. Roles involving site investigation, sampling, or field inspection generally require in-person presence at least part of the time.

How do I move up to a mid level environmental scientist role?

The path from entry level to mid level is built by taking on progressively larger responsibilities over your first few years. That means moving from assisting on projects to coordinating them, developing fluency in a specialty area like remediation, air quality, or wetlands, and building a record of delivering reports and regulatory submissions independently. Earning a professional certification or state licensure and demonstrating measurable impact on project outcomes accelerates the transition.

Which industries hire the most mid level environmental scientists?

Mid Level environmental scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they face ongoing regulatory compliance requirements, environmental impact assessments, and remediation obligations that call for scientists experienced enough to work with limited supervision.