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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INTRODUCTION
Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for you! From environmental planning, permitting, remediation, and site characterization to chemical data management and hydrogeology, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services designed to provide technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
ROLE
Kleinfelder is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join the firm as a Senior Compliance Environmental Scientist / Engineer to support our growing environmental compliance practice.
The position is available in:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Atlanta, Georgia
The successful candidate will provide multi-media environmental compliance support to industrial, transportation, energy and other clients, to include: air permitting, stormwater permitting, SPCC plan development, waste management support, air emission control evaluations, air modeling and reporting, compliance auditing, and industrial hygiene support. Additional activities may include site assessment and groundwater remediation support. This position is highly technical requiring excellent data management and regulatory interpretation skills, strategic thinking to identify and apply logical solutions, ability to understand and apply engineering calculations and quality control procedures, good writing and organization capabilities, ability to work independently or as part of a larger group with capacity to support multiple assignments.
Experience in the following is ideal for this position:
- Air quality modeling, permitting, emissions inventories, Title V, and NESHAP compliance including NSR and BACT evaluations;
- Select and recommend techniques, procedures and criteria to perform technical tasks, studies and analysis;
- Prepare wastewater permit applications;
- Prepare SWPPP and SPCC Plans;
- Project management experience;
- Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits; and
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
The successful candidate will be a part of Kleinfelder’s compliance hub of environmental experts that can support projects both regionally and throughout the United States. Kleinfelder can provide flexibility with work location – to include home, office or a hybrid of both. Additionally, our environmental team continues to offer growth and mentoring opportunities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- Demonstrated experience in the mining sector, with a focus on air compliance for manufacturing and/or mining operations
- Project and/or Client management
- Professional Engineering, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or other professional certification
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in environmental sciences, environmental or chemical engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in any of the disciplines listed above.
- Advanced writing skills and high degree of proficiency in mathematics and problem-solving
- Ability to occasionally travel out of town
The successful candidate will be a part of Kleinfelder’s compliance hub of environmental experts that can support projects both regionally and throughout the United States.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
BENEFITS
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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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.