Environmental Scientist Jobs in Ohio
Environmental Scientist jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in environmental consulting, industrial compliance, remediation, and state and federal regulatory work at every level from entry-level field technician to senior project scientist. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where firms like AECOM, Tetra Tech, and the Ohio EPA have long-established operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are site remediation, Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, and stormwater and wetlands compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What You Will Do:
GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. With more than 140 professionals in 22 offices, the team guides clients through NEPA and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts. Their expertise spans transportation, power, water, and facilities markets — working alongside agencies at federal, state, and local levels. From stream restoration to complex environmental impact statements, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
This position requires an experienced practitioner who can independently manage small to mid-sized environmental projects, interface directly with transportation agencies and regulators, and integrate environmental requirements into planning, design, and construction.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead, conduct, and review natural resource baseline inventories and impact assessments for transportation corridors and facilities, including effects to wetlands, waterways, wildlife habitat, and threatened and endangered species.
- Prepare and manage permitting and compliance efforts under Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Endangered Species Act (Section 7), and applicable Ohio and local permits.
- Oversee field investigations such as wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species surveys, including coordination of subconsultants.
- Track environmental commitments and mitigation measures and support their integration into design documents and construction-phase activities.
- Serve as the environmental task lead or project environmental lead for transportation projects, responsible for scope definition, schedule adherence, budget management, team collaboration, and deliverable quality.
- Manage environmental components of transportation projects subject to NEPA, including joint federal–state review processes.
- Coordinate and oversee preparation of Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and supporting technical studies.
- Act as a primary environmental point of contact with transportation owners and agencies, including ODOT, FHWA, FTA, USACE, and USFWS.
- Support coordination with municipalities, tribal entities, and other stakeholders as required for transportation environmental review and permitting.
- Prepare and lead agency coordination materials, technical correspondence, and meetings.
- Provide day-to-day technical direction to junior and mid-level environmental staff and review their work for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of environmental documents to ensure defensibility, consistency, and adherence to agency requirements.
- Contribute project-level input to proposals, scopes of work, staffing plans, and cost estimates for transportation pursuits.
Education | Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- 15 years of progressive experience in natural resources documentation, impact assessments, and regulatory coordination for permit approvals supporting transportation infrastructure projects, and public utility projects preferably in Ohio or the northeastern U.S.
- Demonstrated experience leading environmental scopes and coordinating NEPA documentation and permitting for public agency clients.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary transportation project teams.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations as applied to linear transportation projects, active transportation facilities, water utilities
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables for environmental project components.
- Excellent technical writing and review skills for NEPA documents and permit applications.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with confidence working directly with clients and regulators.
- A Master’s degree in a closely related field.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Ecologist, or similar) is an asset.
Compensation:
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview:
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Columbus, OH
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Hourly
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"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 12/1/2026
What You Will Do:
GFT’s Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. With more than 140 professionals in 22 offices, the team guides clients through NEPA and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments, and environmental remediation efforts. Their expertise spans transportation, power, water, and facilities markets — working alongside agencies at federal, state, and local levels. From stream restoration to complex environmental impact statements, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
This position requires an experienced practitioner who can independently manage small to mid-sized environmental projects, interface directly with transportation agencies and regulators, and integrate environmental requirements into planning, design, and construction.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead, conduct, and review natural resource baseline inventories and impact assessments for transportation corridors and facilities, including effects to wetlands, waterways, wildlife habitat, and threatened and endangered species.
- Prepare and manage permitting and compliance efforts under Clean Water Act Sections 401/404, Endangered Species Act (Section 7), and applicable Ohio and local permits.
- Oversee field investigations such as wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species surveys, including coordination of subconsultants.
- Track environmental commitments and mitigation measures and support their integration into design documents and construction-phase activities.
- Serve as the environmental task lead or project environmental lead for transportation projects, responsible for scope definition, schedule adherence, budget management, team collaboration, and deliverable quality.
- Manage environmental components of transportation projects subject to NEPA, including joint federal–state review processes.
- Coordinate and oversee preparation of Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and supporting technical studies.
- Act as a primary environmental point of contact with transportation owners and agencies, including ODOT, FHWA, FTA, USACE, and USFWS.
- Support coordination with municipalities, tribal entities, and other stakeholders as required for transportation environmental review and permitting.
- Prepare and lead agency coordination materials, technical correspondence, and meetings.
- Provide day-to-day technical direction to junior and mid-level environmental staff and review their work for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Perform QA/QC reviews of environmental documents to ensure defensibility, consistency, and adherence to agency requirements.
- Contribute project-level input to proposals, scopes of work, staffing plans, and cost estimates for transportation pursuits.
Education | Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- 15 years of progressive experience in natural resources documentation, impact assessments, and regulatory coordination for permit approvals supporting transportation infrastructure projects, and public utility projects preferably in Ohio or the northeastern U.S.
- Demonstrated experience leading environmental scopes and coordinating NEPA documentation and permitting for public agency clients.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary transportation project teams.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations as applied to linear transportation projects, active transportation facilities, water utilities
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables for environmental project components.
- Excellent technical writing and review skills for NEPA documents and permit applications.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with confidence working directly with clients and regulators.
- A Master’s degree in a closely related field.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Ecologist, or similar) is an asset.
Compensation:
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview:
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Columbus, OH
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Hourly
#LI-ST1
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 12/1/2026
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental scientist jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a closely related field required
- Ohio Professional Geologist license required for many subsurface investigation and remediation roles
- Experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments under ASTM standards preferred
- Familiarity with Ohio EPA regulations, NPDES permitting, and federal CERCLA or RCRA frameworks
- Proficiency with GIS software, field sampling equipment, and environmental data management systems
- Valid driver's license required for fieldwork across Ohio project sites
Environmental Scientist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental scientist in Ohio?
Most environmental scientist roles in Ohio require at minimum a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field. For positions involving subsurface investigations or geologic assessments, Ohio requires licensure as a Professional Geologist through the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists. Candidates working toward licensure typically accumulate supervised experience and pass the ASBOG exam. Entry-level consulting and regulatory roles at the Ohio EPA or environmental firms are the most common starting points.
How much do environmental scientists make in Ohio?
Environmental scientists in Ohio earn a median of about $78,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,610 for the lowest 10% to over $109,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental scientists in Ohio?
Employers hiring environmental scientists in Ohio right now include FirstEnergy, Burns & McDonnell, and GFT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's large base of manufacturing, chemical, and energy infrastructure creates steady demand at both national consulting firms and regional environmental services companies.
Which Ohio cities have the most environmental scientist jobs?
Columbus, Akron, and Stow consistently have the most environmental scientist openings in Ohio. Columbus concentrates state agency and consulting work tied to the Ohio EPA headquarters, Cleveland draws heavily from industrial and remediation projects along Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River corridor, and Cincinnati's manufacturing and chemical sectors generate ongoing compliance and site assessment demand.
Are there remote environmental scientist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're limited, because environmental science is predominantly a field-based and site-driven profession. About 100% of environmental scientist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require physical sampling, site inspections, or client visits. The portions of the work most compatible with remote arrangements include report writing, GIS analysis, data review, and regulatory compliance documentation.
How can I get hired as a environmental scientist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to staff scientist or environmental technician roles at Ohio-based consulting firms such as regional AECOM, Tetra Tech, or smaller Ohio environmental consulting practices that run structured new-graduate hiring each spring. Completing an internship with the Ohio EPA or a local county health district while still in school significantly strengthens early applications. Candidates who pursue the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology exam or earn a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification before graduating gain a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants in Ohio.
Where can I find and apply to environmental scientist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to environmental scientist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the positions that fit your background.
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