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 Education, with 13% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, HDR, and VHB hiring at this level now.
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- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
- Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
- May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
- Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
- Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
- May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
- May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
- Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise required.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
- Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
- May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
- Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
- Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
- May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
- May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians.
- Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Certification in field of expertise required.
Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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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, HDR, and VHB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 13% of mid level environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.