Environmental Specialist Jobs in New York
Environmental Specialist jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand from state agencies, engineering consultancies, and utilities serving the region from New York City through Albany and Buffalo. Employers such as WSP, AECOM, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation consistently hire environmental specialists at levels from entry-level field technician through senior project manager. Remediation, air quality compliance, and SEQRA environmental review are the most sought-after specializations in New York's market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Environmental Specialist. This role is based in Orchard Park, NY.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
Job summary
The Environmental Specialist will work with the Environmental, Safety and Health (EHS) Site Lead to ensure our site’s compliance with environmental and health regulations and drive sustainability.
Job responsibilities
- Provide technical oversite to assure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations including: RCRA, SWPPP, AIR, WASTEWATER, GHS etc.
- Develop and manage compliance trainings and site-wide communications to ensure environmental compliance.
- Facilitate and provide technical level guidance/support for Eaton's management of change process for new processes, equipment, chemical, facility and other similar changes.
- Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies during environmental compliance audits and follow-up on audits to ensure satisfactory compliance.
- Conduct incident investigations related to spills, employee chemical exposure incidents, waste disposal issues, etc. and ensure necessary corrective actions.
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure environmental compliance. Ensure compliance activities and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Develop strategic and tactical environmental/sustainability plan, including preparation of environmental objectives targets, and metrics.
- Drive and support behavior-based safety programs and works collaboratively with all employees to create and promote a zero incident EHS culture throughout sites.
- Drive a strong zero incident EHS culture and facilitate employee engagement through employee Safety Committee, safety related RIE events, and weekly GEMBA walks.
- Drive the assignment of MESH element champions and help drive expectations regarding their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements. Support annual MESH Assessment and ensure timely completion of action plans.
- Oversee the ISO 14001 environmental management system program and continuous improvement of the system. Manage the environmental compliance programs for the facilities, including Stormwater, Wastewater, Chemical Management, and other programs as needed.
- Ensure all compliance reports are submitted accurately and on time. Examples include: monthly waste water, annual Tier 2, minor source emission inventory, TRI, etc.
- Maintain plant emergency response plans and ensures drills are performed to document plan effectiveness.
- Provide support and assistance to the EHS Department as needed.
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Qualifications:
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineer, Chemical Engineering or other EHS related field with a minimum of 1 year experience with specific environmental programs, such as Tier II, TRI (EPCRA), NESHAP, NRS, Clean Air Act, Storm Water, Industrial Wastewater, RCRA, CERCLA, SPCC
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited insitution with 3 years experience with specific environmental programs, such as Tier II, TRI (EPCRA), NESHAP, NRS, Clean Air Act, Storm Water, Industrial Wastewater, RCRA, CERCLA, SPCC?
- No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY to be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- “This position requires access to export-controlled
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineer, Chemical Engineering or other EHS related field.
- CSP or CHMM certification.
Position Criteria
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic computer applications.
- Ability to work in an office, indoor, and outdoor industrial environment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Occasional travel.
- Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes and the relationship to environmental, safety and health risk.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution.
- Ability to listen effectively and express ideas clearly to exchange information in a team environment.
- Good organizational skills to independently prioritize daily activities to meet department objectives.
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make independent judgments on technical issues.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Environmental Specialist. This role is based in Orchard Park, NY.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
Job summary
The Environmental Specialist will work with the Environmental, Safety and Health (EHS) Site Lead to ensure our site’s compliance with environmental and health regulations and drive sustainability.
Job responsibilities
- Provide technical oversite to assure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations including: RCRA, SWPPP, AIR, WASTEWATER, GHS etc.
- Develop and manage compliance trainings and site-wide communications to ensure environmental compliance.
- Facilitate and provide technical level guidance/support for Eaton's management of change process for new processes, equipment, chemical, facility and other similar changes.
- Serve as liaison with applicable external regulatory agencies during environmental compliance audits and follow-up on audits to ensure satisfactory compliance.
- Conduct incident investigations related to spills, employee chemical exposure incidents, waste disposal issues, etc. and ensure necessary corrective actions.
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure environmental compliance. Ensure compliance activities and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Develop strategic and tactical environmental/sustainability plan, including preparation of environmental objectives targets, and metrics.
- Drive and support behavior-based safety programs and works collaboratively with all employees to create and promote a zero incident EHS culture throughout sites.
- Drive a strong zero incident EHS culture and facilitate employee engagement through employee Safety Committee, safety related RIE events, and weekly GEMBA walks.
- Drive the assignment of MESH element champions and help drive expectations regarding their engagement in ownership of the MESH elements. Support annual MESH Assessment and ensure timely completion of action plans.
- Oversee the ISO 14001 environmental management system program and continuous improvement of the system. Manage the environmental compliance programs for the facilities, including Stormwater, Wastewater, Chemical Management, and other programs as needed.
- Ensure all compliance reports are submitted accurately and on time. Examples include: monthly waste water, annual Tier 2, minor source emission inventory, TRI, etc.
- Maintain plant emergency response plans and ensures drills are performed to document plan effectiveness.
- Provide support and assistance to the EHS Department as needed.
#LI-LD1
Qualifications:
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineer, Chemical Engineering or other EHS related field with a minimum of 1 year experience with specific environmental programs, such as Tier II, TRI (EPCRA), NESHAP, NRS, Clean Air Act, Storm Water, Industrial Wastewater, RCRA, CERCLA, SPCC
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited insitution with 3 years experience with specific environmental programs, such as Tier II, TRI (EPCRA), NESHAP, NRS, Clean Air Act, Storm Water, Industrial Wastewater, RCRA, CERCLA, SPCC?
- No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Orchard Park, NY to be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- “This position requires access to export-controlled
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineer, Chemical Engineering or other EHS related field.
- CSP or CHMM certification.
Position Criteria
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic computer applications.
- Ability to work in an office, indoor, and outdoor industrial environment.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Occasional travel.
- Knowledge of manufacturing practices and processes and the relationship to environmental, safety and health risk.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop multiple solutions to an issue and make valid recommendations for resolution.
- Ability to listen effectively and express ideas clearly to exchange information in a team environment.
- Good organizational skills to independently prioritize daily activities to meet department objectives.
- Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make independent judgments on technical issues.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental specialist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Registered Environmental Engineer or Professional Engineer license preferred for senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
- Familiarity with New York State DEC regulations, SEQRA, and Part 360 solid waste rules
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required for remediation and hazardous site work
- Proficiency in ArcGIS or similar GIS software for environmental data mapping and reporting
Environmental Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an environmental specialist in New York?
Most environmental specialist positions in New York require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or engineering. For roles involving engineering sign-offs or oversight of remediation projects, the New York State Education Department licenses Professional Engineers through the State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying. Entry-level candidates often begin with field technician or environmental analyst roles at consulting firms or state agencies, building toward licensure with supervised experience.
How much do environmental specialists make in New York?
Environmental specialists in New York earn a median of about $82,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,240 for the lowest 10% to over $139,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental specialists in New York?
Employers hiring environmental specialists in New York right now include WSP, Eaton, and COLDEN, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's large infrastructure investment pipeline and active DEC remediation programs keep consulting firms and engineering companies hiring year-round across the state.
Which New York cities have the most environmental specialist jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Queens have the most environmental specialist openings in New York. New York City leads because of its concentration of engineering consultancies, utility operators, and state and federal agency offices, while Albany draws strong demand from New York State government and regulatory bodies, and Buffalo benefits from ongoing Great Lakes remediation work and regional infrastructure projects.
Are there remote environmental specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're limited. Environmental specialist work is largely field-driven, requiring site visits, sampling, and on-site compliance checks that can't be done remotely. About 29% of environmental specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions most suited to remote work are report writing, data analysis, regulatory research, and GIS mapping for established project teams.
How can I get hired as an environmental specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an environmental technician or field sampler role at a mid-size consulting firm, where you gain Phase I site assessment and HAZWOPER experience under licensed project managers. New York State DEC, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and major consultancies like WSP and TRC Companies hire environmental analysts and junior associates for new graduates. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and GIS coursework give candidates a concrete edge when competing for these positions.
Where can I find and apply to environmental specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to environmental specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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