Remote Environmental Specialist Jobs
Remote environmental specialist jobs are actively posted across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed consulting teams, and environmental services companies in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and sustainability. Employers hiring remotely right now include Williams, Coleman Consulting, and AECOM. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is expected to be a field assignment in West Virginia, USA. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Construction Coordinator to join our team. The Environmental Construction Coordinator supports onsite construction by coordinating environmental compliance, permit requirements, inspections, and documentation. This role works closely with the Site Manager, construction contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure work is performed within approved limits and in accordance with project commitments, environmental permits, SWPPP/BMP requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental Construction Coordinator needs to have a strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes. This role will support various projects in various locations, consulting with the project management teams to ensure overall client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor construction activities along the pipeline right-of-way, access roads, staging areas, and other permitted workspaces.
- Monitor compliance with environmental permits, mitigation measures, approved plans, and project-specific environmental procedures.
- Perform and document routine environmental inspections, including erosion and sediment controls, waterbody and wetland crossings, topsoil segregation, vegetation clearing, revegetation, waste handling, spill prevention, and restoration activities.
- Confirm that work remains within approved right-of-way limits, environmental buffers, access routes, and other designated boundaries.
- Coordinate implementation, maintenance, and corrective actions for erosion and sediment control measures and other best management practices.
- Identify, document, and promptly escalate environmental nonconformances, spills, unauthorized discharges, permit deviations, and other potential impacts.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address deficiencies and verify timely closeout of environmental action items.
- Maintain daily reports, inspection records, photographs, permit files, agency correspondence, training records, and environmental tracking logs.
- Support environmental orientation and awareness training for site personnel and contractors.
- Participate in pre-job meetings, construction planning meetings, environmental reviews, and coordination meetings with the project team and client.
- Provide concise daily and weekly status updates on environmental performance, open issues, trends, and upcoming requirements.
- Promote a proactive culture focused on protecting people, the public, property, and the environment while supporting safe and efficient construction execution. Monitoring applications for necessary environmental permits, including air, water, and waste permits.
- Stay informed of current environmental regulations and industry best practices.
- Assist with and review compliance plans to address identified issues.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on environmental regulations and compliance procedures.
- Provide technical support to project teams on environmental permitting and compliance matters.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
- Must have the field experience with environmental compliance activities.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness to accept long-term field assignments.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
This position is expected to be a field assignment in West Virginia, USA. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Construction Coordinator to join our team. The Environmental Construction Coordinator supports onsite construction by coordinating environmental compliance, permit requirements, inspections, and documentation. This role works closely with the Site Manager, construction contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to ensure work is performed within approved limits and in accordance with project commitments, environmental permits, SWPPP/BMP requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental Construction Coordinator needs to have a strong understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes. This role will support various projects in various locations, consulting with the project management teams to ensure overall client satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor construction activities along the pipeline right-of-way, access roads, staging areas, and other permitted workspaces.
- Monitor compliance with environmental permits, mitigation measures, approved plans, and project-specific environmental procedures.
- Perform and document routine environmental inspections, including erosion and sediment controls, waterbody and wetland crossings, topsoil segregation, vegetation clearing, revegetation, waste handling, spill prevention, and restoration activities.
- Confirm that work remains within approved right-of-way limits, environmental buffers, access routes, and other designated boundaries.
- Coordinate implementation, maintenance, and corrective actions for erosion and sediment control measures and other best management practices.
- Identify, document, and promptly escalate environmental nonconformances, spills, unauthorized discharges, permit deviations, and other potential impacts.
- Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to address deficiencies and verify timely closeout of environmental action items.
- Maintain daily reports, inspection records, photographs, permit files, agency correspondence, training records, and environmental tracking logs.
- Support environmental orientation and awareness training for site personnel and contractors.
- Participate in pre-job meetings, construction planning meetings, environmental reviews, and coordination meetings with the project team and client.
- Provide concise daily and weekly status updates on environmental performance, open issues, trends, and upcoming requirements.
- Promote a proactive culture focused on protecting people, the public, property, and the environment while supporting safe and efficient construction execution. Monitoring applications for necessary environmental permits, including air, water, and waste permits.
- Stay informed of current environmental regulations and industry best practices.
- Assist with and review compliance plans to address identified issues.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on environmental regulations and compliance procedures.
- Provide technical support to project teams on environmental permitting and compliance matters.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
- Must have the field experience with environmental compliance activities.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and RCRA.
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and risk assessment methodologies.
- Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
- Must have excellent attention to detail.
- Willingness to accept long-term field assignments.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & Wellness
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Environmental Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote environmental specialist 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 postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote environmental teams rely on written updates, shared compliance logs, and documented findings. Include examples of regulatory reports, site assessment summaries, or written stakeholder communications in your application materials to show you can keep a distributed team informed.
Demonstrate GIS and remote data proficiency
Remote environmental roles require you to collect, analyze, and share spatial and environmental data without in-person support. Call out specific GIS platforms, environmental databases, and data management tools you have used, and link to any maps, models, or reports you have produced.
Target firms with national or multi-site project work
Environmental consulting firms and energy developers managing projects across multiple states are most likely to hire remotely. Look for postings that mention multi-site compliance, national permitting programs, or distributed field coordination, as these signal a team already built for remote specialists.
Remote Environmental Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote environmental specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed environmental teams, such as remote-first consulting firms, environmental services companies with national project footprints, and renewable energy developers. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like GIS software, environmental databases, and document management platforms. Demonstrating that you can manage field data, write compliance reports, and coordinate with regulators without daily supervision gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote environmental specialists?
Remote environmental specialist roles are posted by Williams, Coleman Consulting, and AECOM and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These tend to be remote-first consulting firms, distributed environmental services companies, and energy or infrastructure organizations that manage compliance and regulatory work across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote environmental specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-site mentorship from day one. Environmental consulting firms with large distributed teams and federal contractors with volume hiring sometimes post remote junior openings. Showing completed site assessments, internship fieldwork, GIS projects, or relevant coursework gives you something concrete to point to, and strong written communication skills matter more remotely than in an office.
Do you need a degree for remote environmental specialist jobs?
Usually, but the field and level matter. Most remote roles list a degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field as a baseline requirement. However, remote employers also weigh professional certifications, demonstrated GIS skills, regulatory knowledge, and a history of completing compliance or assessment work independently. Candidates who can show real project results often move ahead of applicants with degrees and little else.
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