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 Technology & Software, with 30% offering remote or hybrid arrangements, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, HDR, and WSP hiring at this level now.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our New York City, NY and other offices throughout our Northeast Region. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing and delivering environmental training programs.
- Develop ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) program support for industrial clients including program development and auditing.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Diligently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of ISO 140001 EMS guidance.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, and/or other related environmental certifications.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $89,000 - 146,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist for either our New York City, NY and other offices throughout our Northeast Region. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Conduct field assignments, such as performing environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments and environmental inspections.
- Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients including developing procedures and permits, preparing and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and preparing and delivering environmental training programs.
- Develop ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) program support for industrial clients including program development and auditing.
- Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
- Diligently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
- Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- 5+ years of experience working knowledge of ISO 140001 EMS guidance.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Experience with evaluating/maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
- Valid US driver’s license.
- Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
- Applicants must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain and to enter and work within facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is required.
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
- Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, and/or other related environmental certifications.
- Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
- Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $89,000 - 146,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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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 WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 30% of mid level environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.