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Remote environmental compliance manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like energy, manufacturing, consulting, and government contracting, at companies ranging from distributed environmental consultancies to large remote-first industrial firms. Employers hiring remotely right now include Saint-Gobain, Aqua Illinois, and Atrium Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety‑critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment)
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
Physical & Work Requirements
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
- Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
Job Reference: USA15603
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist maintains audit-ready environmental programs and converts sustainability objectives into measurable site action across Saint-Gobain Innovation North America and R&D locations. Based in Northborough, MA and reporting to the Strategic EHS&S Manager, this on-site, hands-on role partners with researchers, Facilities, Engineering, EHS colleagues, vendors, and consultants to maintain compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support responsible operations.
The Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist:
- Leads waste management programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, and laboratory waste; completes waste determinations and profiles; oversees accumulation areas, inspections, vendors, manifests, records, employee guidance, and reuse or recycling opportunities.
- Manages environmental compliance programs, including permits, plans, monitoring, inspections, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI applicability, and other applicable obligations. Maintains the environmental compliance calendar and prepares accurate, timely, and traceable submissions.
- Evaluates environmental risks and drives corrective action by supporting management-of-change (MOC) and capital-project reviews, assessing new chemicals, equipment, and processes, managing environmental vendors and consultants, supporting audits and inspections, and providing technical guidance for spill response and emergency planning.
- Coordinates sustainability metrics and improvement projects related to waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, and circularity. Verifies data quality, tracks progress, and translates sustainability objectives into practical, measurable site initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive environmental professional with experience in waste management, environmental permitting and reporting, regulatory compliance, sustainability data, and pollution prevention within an R&D, laboratory, or similarly complex technical environment. The candidate demonstrates strong organization, technical judgment, documentation discipline, and the ability to collaborate across functions while driving environmental actions to timely and sustainable closure. Finally, the incumbent must be able to adjust priorities and respond promptly to emerging issues, unplanned needs, or safety‑critical situations as required to meet the demands of this fast-paced, dynamic environment.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, EHS, Sustainability, or a related technical discipline.
- Associate degree with 7+ years of directly relevant experience: Environmental Technology, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within a rigorous EHS environment (preferably R&D, lab or similarly complex technical environment) handling environmental compliance, environmental risk management, and waste management.
- General EHS, chemical safety, and lab safety knowledge.
- Environmental compliance: Permit requirements, regulatory plans, monitoring, audits, compliance calendars, recordkeeping, and reporting for air, wastewater, stormwater, SPCC, EPCRA/Tier II, TRI, or comparable environmental obligations (preferably lab or R&D environment)
- Waste Management: Hands-on hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, recyclable, or laboratory waste management experience, including waste determinations, profiles, accumulation areas, inspections, manifests, vendor coordination, and audit-ready documentation.
- Environmental Risk Management: Support management-of-change and capital-project reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, environmental incident investigation, spill response, emergency planning, and corrective-action closure.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple EHS&S tasks.
- Customer focus: Professional demeanor, positive energy, good listening and questioning skills, timely follow up to ensure that customer needs are met
- Record Keeping: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital EHS systems, including data entry, reporting, training records, compliance documentation, and program tracking tools such as 4.0rms.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience working on 5S and sustainability initiatives (waste reduction, recycling, chemical reuse, energy, water, emissions, responsible materials, circularity, data verification, performance tracking, or improvement-project coordination).
- Sustainability: Waste reduction, chemical reuse/recycling, inventory control, and sustainability data.
- Understanding or working knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM)
Physical & Work Requirements
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and transporting up to 50lbs
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $72,500 to $111,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 9% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $79,025 to $121,535. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
- Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
- Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child and Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
- Volunteer Day
Job Reference: USA15603
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote environmental compliance manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of EPA regulations including Clean Air Act and RCRA requirements
- Experience preparing and managing environmental permits at federal or state level
- Proficiency with environmental management systems such as ISO 14001 or LIMS platforms
- CHMM, CEM, or 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience conducting internal audits and managing regulatory agency inspections
Tips for Your Remote Environmental Compliance Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote environmental compliance manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Demonstrate async regulatory communication skills
Remote environmental compliance managers are expected to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear written guidance for distributed teams. Include writing samples or documented audit summaries in your application materials to show you can communicate compliance expectations without real-time conversation.
Highlight remote-ready compliance tools in your resume
Name the specific platforms you use, such as document management systems, e-signature tools, environmental health and safety software, and virtual meeting platforms. Remote hiring managers screen for candidates who won't need onboarding time to get up to speed on distributed workflows.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote employers often test how you'd handle a compliance deadline or a regulatory discrepancy without in-person backup. Practice walking through a real situation where you identified a gap, communicated it in writing, and resolved it independently, since that mirrors the actual remote role.
Remote Environmental Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote environmental compliance manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed compliance teams, such as environmental consulting firms, energy companies with multi-site operations, and government contractors with national portfolios. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and the ability to manage regulatory deadlines without in-person oversight. Fluency with document management systems, e-signature workflows, and virtual audit tools gives candidates a clear edge over applicants who only list field experience.
Which companies hire remote environmental compliance managers?
Remote environmental compliance manager roles are posted by Saint-Gobain, Aqua Illinois, and Atrium Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring tends to concentrate at environmental consulting firms, energy and utilities companies, and government contractors that manage compliance obligations across multiple locations and need managers who can operate independently from any location.
Can you get a remote environmental compliance manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Environmental consulting firms and compliance software companies occasionally hire junior remote coordinators. Showing completed environmental audits, regulatory research projects, or relevant certifications like CHMM or NEPA coursework can substitute for direct job experience and open doors to those roles.
Do you need a degree for remote environmental compliance manager jobs?
Usually, but the field the degree is in matters more than the credential itself. Most remote employers expect a background in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline. That said, candidates who demonstrate hands-on regulatory knowledge, a history of successful audits, or professional certifications can offset a non-traditional academic background, especially at consulting firms that weight practical results.
Which industries hire the most remote environmental compliance managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote environmental compliance managers are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed compliance teams because their operations cross multiple jurisdictions and require ongoing regulatory oversight that doesn't depend on a central office.
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