Environmental Specialist Jobs
Environmental Specialist jobs are open across government agencies, consulting firms, energy companies, and manufacturing, from entry-level technician roles to senior and principal positions, with common specializations in remediation, compliance, and environmental impact assessment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
This position is located at an on-site customer location in Northern Phoenix / Anthem.
Position Purpose:
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties /Responsibilities:
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
- Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science discipline preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments
Required Certification / Licenses / Training:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ryder System52

- Veolia29

- WSP29

- GFT23

- Arcadis15

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services274
- Construction & Real Estate61
- Energy41
- Education40
- Manufacturing33
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, biology, or a related field
- Experience conducting site assessments, field sampling, or environmental audits
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain before start date
- Proficiency with GIS software and environmental data management systems
- Strong technical writing skills for regulatory reports, permits, and compliance documentation
Tips for Your Environmental Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
Government agency listings prioritize regulatory knowledge and report writing, while consulting firms weight field sampling experience and client deliverables. Read each job posting carefully and mirror the language used so your resume reflects the employer's actual priorities.
List certifications prominently on your resume
Credentials like HAZWOPER 40-hour, NEPA specialist training, or state-specific certifications screen you in before a hiring manager reads anything else. Put them in a dedicated section near the top, not buried under education.
Search by regulation type to find relevant openings
Filter job searches by keywords like RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, or NPDES to surface roles matching your regulatory background. Generic searches for 'environmental specialist' return a wide mix that may not match your actual expertise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical case study for interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a real project, a site assessment you led, a compliance issue you resolved, or a remediation plan you developed. Have one example ready with clear context, actions you took, and the outcome.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
When discussing offers, ask about project variety, solo versus team fieldwork, and travel expectations, because day-to-day scope varies widely across environmental specialist roles even at the same pay band. Clarify these before accepting.
Environmental Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental specialists?
The companies hiring the most environmental specialists right now include Ryder System, Veolia, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Environmental consulting firms and state government agencies consistently account for a large portion of active postings year-round.
How many environmental specialist jobs are remote?
About 19% of environmental specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though field-heavy roles in site remediation and sampling rarely offer remote options. Compliance review, environmental impact report writing, and regulatory coordination positions are the sub-areas most likely to allow full or partial remote arrangements.
How do you become an environmental specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a closely related discipline. Gain field experience through internships, government cooperative programs, or entry-level technician roles focused on sampling or compliance monitoring. Earn HAZWOPER certification early, then pursue state-specific credentials as you specialize in areas like remediation, air quality, or water resource management.
Can you get hired as an environmental specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level environmental specialist roles exist specifically for candidates with a relevant degree but limited work history. Emphasize field coursework, senior thesis projects, volunteer environmental monitoring, or any lab experience on your resume. Targeting positions at smaller consulting firms or local government agencies tends to yield more openings that accept candidates who are still building their field hours.
What does the environmental specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects, discuss regulatory frameworks you have worked under, and may be asked to interpret sample data or a compliance scenario. Final rounds often include a panel with senior scientists or project managers, and some employers add a brief writing exercise or site visit component.
Where can I find and apply to environmental specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to environmental specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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