Senior Level Environmental Scientist Jobs

Senior level environmental scientist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of technical program direction, regulatory strategy, and the project teams or multidisciplinary groups that deliver outcomes. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available and employers like GHD, Weston Solutions, and HDR hiring at this level now.

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Open roles57
Top stateTexas
Top employerGHD
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type74% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Project Environmental Scientist or Engineer
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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
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Project Environmental Scientist or Engineer
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
White Plains, New York
Environmental Science
Geological & Mining Engineering
Research & Academia
Specialized Engineering
$97k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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William & Mary
Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry
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William & Mary
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Senior Research Scientist Environmental Chemistry
William & Mary
Virginia
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Research & Academia
Doctoral degree in chemistry
1,001-5,000

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Apex Companies, LLC
Environmental Scientist Manager
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Apex Companies, LLC
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Environmental Scientist Manager
Apex Companies, LLC
Fullerton, California
Biotech & Life Sciences
Consulting & Professional Services
Customer Support
Technical Product & Program Management
$104k - $146k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Navarro Research and Engineering
Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) (3884)
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Navarro Research and Engineering
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Environmental Scientist (Mid-Level) (3884)
Navarro Research and Engineering
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Data Analytics
Data Science
Research & Academia
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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SOCOTEC Group
Project Manager – Environmental Scientist (Hazardous Building Materials)
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SOCOTEC Group
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Project Manager – Environmental Scientist (Hazardous Building Materials)
SOCOTEC Group
Irvine, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
$110k - $130k/yr
Associate's degree in environmental science
10,000+

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Senior Level Environmental Scientist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • GHD
    GHD17
  • Weston Solutions
    Weston Solutions4
  • HDR
    HDR3
  • WSP
    WSP3
  • AECOM
    AECOM2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services42
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
  • Education1

Senior Level Environmental Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental scientist job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led environmental assessments, managed regulatory compliance programs, or directed remediation projects from start to finish. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff, present findings to clients or agencies, and make independent technical judgments carries significant weight. A record of navigating complex permitting or multi-stakeholder projects gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level environmental scientists?

Companies hiring senior level environmental scientists right now include GHD, Weston Solutions, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of environmental consulting firms, government contractors, energy companies, and large industrial employers with active compliance and remediation programs.

Are there remote senior level environmental scientist jobs?

Yes, though many senior roles involve at least some field or site work. About 26% of senior level environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with fully remote positions more common in program management, regulatory review, and technical advisory functions than in hands-on fieldwork or site assessment roles.

What makes an environmental scientist role senior level?

Senior level environmental scientist roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Responsibilities typically include leading project scopes, making independent technical decisions, managing client or agency relationships, and mentoring early-career staff. Senior professionals are expected to set quality standards, interpret complex regulatory frameworks without supervision, and often hold accountability for deliverable quality and project outcomes across an entire program.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental scientists?

Senior level environmental scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they face the most intensive regulatory compliance requirements, ongoing site assessment obligations, or large-scale environmental remediation work that requires experienced technical leadership.