Senior Level Scientist Engineer Jobs

Senior level scientist engineer jobs place you in charge of experimental design, technical direction, and the outcomes of complex, high-stakes research or engineering programs. Roles are split across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, GHD, and ASM hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateNew York
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type87% On-site
Top industryConsulting
Companies hiring8

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Senior Compliance Environmental Scientist / Engineer
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Senior Compliance Environmental Scientist / Engineer
Kleinfelder
Charlotte, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Environmental Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist
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Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist
Braun Intertec
Houston, Texas
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$96k - $144k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Syracuse, New York
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$97k - $140k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Scientist / Senior Engineer, LNP Process Development
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Senior Scientist / Senior Engineer, LNP Process Development
Prime Medicine, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Manufacturing Operations
$145k - $177k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
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Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Project Management
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Scientist Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Langan Engineering and Environmental Services11
  • GHD2
  • ASM1
  • Kleinfelder1
  • Braun Intertec1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services16
  • Electronics & Hardware1
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1

Senior Level Scientist Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level scientist engineer job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have independently led research programs, owned technical decisions, and delivered measurable outcomes. A portfolio of published work, patents, or deployed solutions strengthens your case. Demonstrating that you've mentored junior staff and shaped project strategy, not just executed tasks, is what distinguishes competitive applicants from mid-level candidates.

Which companies hire senior level scientist engineers?

Companies hiring senior level scientist engineers right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, GHD, and ASM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large R&D-intensive organizations, national laboratories, and technology-driven manufacturers with dedicated research functions.

Are there remote senior level scientist engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability depends on the nature of the work. About 13% of senior level scientist engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with computational, data-focused, and software-adjacent roles offering the most flexibility. Lab-based and hardware-dependent positions typically require on-site presence.

What makes a scientist engineer role senior level?

Senior roles are defined by scope and ownership. You're expected to set the technical direction for a project or program, make independent decisions on methodology, and be accountable for outcomes rather than individual tasks. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff is a core expectation, and your work typically influences organizational or product strategy beyond your immediate team.

Which industries hire the most senior level scientist engineers?

Senior level scientist engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they invest heavily in applied research, product development, and regulatory-grade engineering work that requires experienced technical leadership.