Senior Level Environmental Specialist Jobs

Senior level environmental specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex site assessments, regulatory strategy, and the project teams or programs that deliver results. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Chemicals & Materials, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Atlas Technical Consultants, WSP, and Curia hiring at this level now.

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Open roles24
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAtlas Technical Consultants
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Balfour Beatty
Regional Environmental Specialist
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Balfour Beatty
New 1m ago
Regional Environmental Specialist
Balfour Beatty
Phoenix, Arizona
Accounting
Business Operations
$100k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Atlas Technical Consultants
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Atlas Technical Consultants
New 1m ago
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Atlas Technical Consultants
Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
1,001-5,000

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Lead Environmental Permitting Specialist
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Lead Environmental Permitting Specialist
WSP
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree in geography

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Alliance Technical Group
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
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Alliance Technical Group
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Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
Alliance Technical Group
Montgomery, Alabama
Compliance & Legal
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Environmental Engineering
$90k - $115k/yr
Master's
1,001-5,000

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CDM Smith
Environmental Planner (CEQA/NEPA Specialist)
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CDM Smith
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Environmental Planner (CEQA/NEPA Specialist)
CDM Smith
Irvine, California
Environmental & Physical Sciences
$105k - $183k/yr
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Environmental Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Atlas Technical Consultants
    Atlas Technical Consultants7
  • WSP
    WSP2
  • Curia
    Curia1
  • Williams
    Williams1
  • CDM Smith
    CDM Smith1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Energy3
  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
  • Manufacturing1

Senior Level Environmental Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level environmental specialist job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of environmental programs, not just task completion. Candidates who stand out can lead agency negotiations, manage multi-site compliance frameworks, and mentor junior staff. A history of shepherding complex permitting processes or remediation projects from scoping through closure carries more weight than credential lists alone. Technical certifications in areas like NEPA, RCRA, or site remediation strengthen a senior-level profile considerably.

Which companies hire senior level environmental specialists?

Companies hiring senior level environmental specialists right now include Atlas Technical Consultants, WSP, and Curia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large engineering and environmental consulting firms, energy and utilities companies, and government contractors managing long-term remediation or infrastructure projects.

Are there remote senior level environmental specialist jobs?

Yes, though field and site responsibilities still anchor many roles to a physical location. About 0% of senior level environmental specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, typically covering positions focused on regulatory reporting, program management, or technical review work that does not require routine site presence. Search current listings on Migrate Mate to filter by work setting.

What makes an environmental specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals are expected to set technical direction on environmental programs, make regulatory judgment calls independently, lead cross-functional project teams, and develop junior staff. They interface directly with agency contacts and clients, carry accountability for compliance outcomes, and often contribute to proposal development or business strategy for their organization.

Which industries hire the most senior level environmental specialists?

Senior level environmental specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because of their ongoing obligations around site remediation, environmental impact assessment, air and water permitting, and federal or state regulatory compliance requirements that demand experienced program leadership.