Remote Environmental Jobs
Remote environmental jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed consulting teams, and mission-driven organizations in sectors like renewable energy, environmental compliance, and sustainability consulting. Employers hiring remote environmentals right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, J.S. Held, and Rehrig Pacific Company. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Eaton Corporation is looking for a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety for their Global Energy Infrastructure (GEIS) business. The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the VP EHS Operations, the Director will support a $2.5 billion global business with over 3,000 employees. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a sustainable approach to continually improve the EHS performance and culture for GEIS and ensure that all facilities are following applicable Federal, State and Local laws and fulfillment of all Eaton Environmental, Health and Safety objectives. This will be in alignment with the VP EHS Operations and Group leadership within GEIS.
Responsibilities include helping to define and execute the Group’s strategic direction, while contributing to the development and advancement of its sustainability vision, strategy, management systems, and business processes. The role also serves as a key advisor to leadership and senior management, providing guidance and insight on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) matters that impact business performance and objectives.
- Implement environment, safety and health programs (MESH) aligned with Corporate Eaton requirements that foster a Zero incident culture through the establishment of sound policies and goals, a preventative approach, and promotion of environmental and safety stewardship.
- Ensure accurate timely and complete reporting of metrics designed to produce verifiable world class performance.
- Establish and maintain relationships with governmental and 3rd party authorities on matters of mutual concern including voluntary certification (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 registration)
- Build organization capability by developing, conducting and managing EHS educational/training programs for the Group & division leadership, operations and site EHS teams.
- Develop and facilitate forums for knowledge and best practice sharing across the division along with general integration of Corporate, Group and Regional EHS initiatives.
- Support EHS risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation, including property/fire protection programs and business continuity programs, and other cross-functional risk reduction initiatives.
- Ensure deployment of security and crisis management programs across the Group and provide guidance during any EHS/Security emergency situations. .
- Facilitate evaluation and implementation of fiscally and socially responsible methods of reducing operational environmental footprint.
- Support initiatives to improve environmental conditions in the community and foster employee wellness and off-the-job safety.
- Financial accountability includes the management of funds for EHS capital expenditure and Group EHS programs.
- Coordinate with the company's U.S. Workers’ Compensation provider to ensure compliance to state regulations and minimizes corporate liability through active case management.
- Responsible, in conjunction with the supplier qualification organization, for conducting third-party external supplier audits.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in one or more of the applied areas and 8 years working in a business or manufacturing setting.
- Expert knowledge of industry, state, and country environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
- Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent)
- Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
- Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
- Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
- Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes and meet objectives.
- Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.
- An undergraduate degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation, long term incentive and complete benefits.
- The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $182000 - $266000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
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.
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 Corporation is looking for a Director of Environmental, Health & Safety for their Global Energy Infrastructure (GEIS) business. The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the VP EHS Operations, the Director will support a $2.5 billion global business with over 3,000 employees. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a sustainable approach to continually improve the EHS performance and culture for GEIS and ensure that all facilities are following applicable Federal, State and Local laws and fulfillment of all Eaton Environmental, Health and Safety objectives. This will be in alignment with the VP EHS Operations and Group leadership within GEIS.
Responsibilities include helping to define and execute the Group’s strategic direction, while contributing to the development and advancement of its sustainability vision, strategy, management systems, and business processes. The role also serves as a key advisor to leadership and senior management, providing guidance and insight on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) matters that impact business performance and objectives.
- Implement environment, safety and health programs (MESH) aligned with Corporate Eaton requirements that foster a Zero incident culture through the establishment of sound policies and goals, a preventative approach, and promotion of environmental and safety stewardship.
- Ensure accurate timely and complete reporting of metrics designed to produce verifiable world class performance.
- Establish and maintain relationships with governmental and 3rd party authorities on matters of mutual concern including voluntary certification (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 registration)
- Build organization capability by developing, conducting and managing EHS educational/training programs for the Group & division leadership, operations and site EHS teams.
- Develop and facilitate forums for knowledge and best practice sharing across the division along with general integration of Corporate, Group and Regional EHS initiatives.
- Support EHS risk assessment initiatives and risk mitigation, including property/fire protection programs and business continuity programs, and other cross-functional risk reduction initiatives.
- Ensure deployment of security and crisis management programs across the Group and provide guidance during any EHS/Security emergency situations. .
- Facilitate evaluation and implementation of fiscally and socially responsible methods of reducing operational environmental footprint.
- Support initiatives to improve environmental conditions in the community and foster employee wellness and off-the-job safety.
- Financial accountability includes the management of funds for EHS capital expenditure and Group EHS programs.
- Coordinate with the company's U.S. Workers’ Compensation provider to ensure compliance to state regulations and minimizes corporate liability through active case management.
- Responsible, in conjunction with the supplier qualification organization, for conducting third-party external supplier audits.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in one or more of the applied areas and 8 years working in a business or manufacturing setting.
- Expert knowledge of industry, state, and country environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes
- Professional certification preferred (Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or country equivalent)
- Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
- Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
- Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently.
- Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes and meet objectives.
- Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Demonstrated success in effectively and confidently providing “leadership” to employees in a constantly changing environment.
- An undergraduate degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Eaton recognizes this role as a critical position within the corporation and will create a compelling package consisting of a base salary, employee incentive compensation, long term incentive and complete benefits.
- The role can be located in Beachwood, OH, or be fully remote.
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $182000 - $266000 a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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.
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.
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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Who's Hiring
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania13
- J.S. Held9
- Rehrig Pacific Company8
- AECOM7
- Williams4
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Medical Devices
- Energy
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote environmental jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field
- Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including NEPA, RCRA, and Clean Water Act
- Experience conducting field sampling, site assessments, or environmental monitoring
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain it before starting
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for mapping and spatial data analysis
- Strong technical writing skills for permits, reports, and regulatory correspondence
Tips for Your Remote Environmental Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote environmental openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed listings. Remote roles at smaller firms fill fast, so applying early matters.
Showcase async communication in your application
Remote environmental employers hire for written clarity as much as technical skill. Include writing samples, compliance reports, or documented project summaries in your application materials. Demonstrating that you communicate precisely in writing signals you can work effectively without in-person check-ins.
Highlight remote-compatible environmental tools
Call out your hands-on experience with GIS platforms, environmental data management systems, compliance tracking software, and cloud-based reporting tools. Remote teams depend on candidates who can contribute to these workflows from day one without needing on-site software training.
Prepare for async-style remote interviews
Many remote environmental teams use asynchronous screening steps like recorded video questions or written technical assessments before live interviews. Practice answering environmental scenario questions in writing and keep your answers structured, specific, and free of jargon so reviewers can evaluate them without follow-up.
Remote Environmental Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote environmental job?
Target companies with distributed teams and remote-first hiring practices, such as environmental consulting firms, clean energy developers, and sustainability-focused tech companies. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, self-direction, and proficiency with tools like GIS software, data reporting platforms, and async project management. Candidates who demonstrate independent project ownership and clear documentation habits stand out in remote hiring processes.
Which companies hire remote environmentals?
Employers currently hiring remote environmentals include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, J.S. Held, and Rehrig Pacific Company, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These tend to be remote-first environmental consultancies, distributed clean energy firms, and corporate sustainability teams operating across multiple geographies without requiring staff on a single site.
Can you get a remote environmental job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level environmental roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Entry paths include remote internships at clean energy startups, contract data or field-reporting roles, and volunteer environmental project work you can document. Showing a portfolio of self-managed projects, strong writing samples, and familiarity with GIS or compliance software opens the door.
Do you need a degree for remote environmental jobs?
Not always. Many remote environmental roles, particularly in compliance reporting, data analysis, and sustainability coordination, weigh demonstrated skills and project results alongside formal credentials. Certifications in environmental health and safety, GIS, or LEED can substitute for or complement a degree. Remote employers focus heavily on whether you can deliver accurate, well-documented work without supervision.
Which industries hire the most remote environmentals?
Remote environmental roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Consulting & Professional Services, and Medical Devices, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors hire environmentals remotely because their operations run across distributed sites, making centralized on-site environmental staff impractical compared to remote specialists who coordinate across locations digitally.
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