Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs

Senior Environmental Consultant jobs are open across engineering, environmental services, energy, government contracting, and natural resources sectors, at every level from mid-career to principal and director, with specializations in remediation, regulatory compliance, and environmental impact assessment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Open roles119+
Top stateTexas
Top employerEnvironmental Resources Management
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Consultant/ Business Development Rep
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Environmental Consultant/ Business Development Rep
Radiation Pros, LLC
Remote
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
Research & Academia
$55k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree in marketing

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State of Florida
Environmental Consultant - 37011385
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State of Florida
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Environmental Consultant - 37011385
State of Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Data Analytics
Data Science
$54k - $66k.08/yr
Military encouraged
201-500

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GIS Specialist – Environmental Consulting
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GIS Specialist – Environmental Consulting
Confluence Compliance Companies, LLC
Grand Junction, Colorado
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$75k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in geography

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Senior Consultant - Aviation Noise & Environmental
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Senior Consultant - Aviation Noise & Environmental
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts
Aviation Operations
Driving
Logistics & Fleet Management
$65k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science

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Staff Consultant - Aviation Noise & Environmental
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Staff Consultant - Aviation Noise & Environmental
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts
Aviation Operations
Driving
Logistics & Fleet Management
$65k - $80k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science

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Senior Environmental Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Environmental Resources Management
    Environmental Resources Management14
  • Ramboll
    Ramboll8
  • HB NEXT
    HB NEXT7
  • Triumvirate Environmental
    Triumvirate Environmental6
  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Energy

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior environmental consultant jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field
  • Five or more years of experience in environmental consulting or a related industry
  • Familiarity with federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and NEPA
  • Experience conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
  • Professional certifications such as CHMM, PE, PG, or state-licensed professional
  • Proficiency in GIS software, environmental data management systems, and technical report writing

Tips for Your Senior Environmental Consultant Job Search

Quantify remediation and compliance outcomes

Resumes that list certifications like CHMM or PE alongside concrete project outcomes, such as acreage remediated or permits secured, stand out more than generic descriptions. Tie your technical work to measurable results that demonstrate your senior-level impact.

Target postings by regulatory framework

Filter openings by the regulatory programs they cite, like RCRA, CERCLA, or state-level equivalents, because your compliance background needs to match the client base. Applying to roles aligned with frameworks you know deeply shortens the hiring cycle significantly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior environmental consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight client management and report delivery

Senior roles almost always involve client-facing responsibilities and deliverable ownership. Call out specific report types you've authored, agencies you've interfaced with, and budgets you've managed to show you operate beyond purely technical work.

Prepare a technical screen answer for site assessments

Interviewers at this level frequently open with a scenario-based question about Phase I or Phase II site assessments. Walk through your methodology, not just your conclusion, and be ready to explain how you've handled unexpected findings or regulatory pushback in the field.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before finalizing any offer, clarify whether the role involves billable-hour targets, travel frequency to field sites, and which regulatory agencies you'll work with directly. These factors vary widely across firms and affect day-to-day workload more than the title suggests.

Senior Environmental Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior environmental consultants?

The companies hiring the most senior environmental consultants right now include Environmental Resources Management, Ramboll, and HB NEXT, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to cluster around infrastructure projects, energy development, and sites with active remediation obligations.

How many senior environmental consultant jobs are remote?

About 69% of senior environmental consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in regulatory review, report writing, and project management functions. Roles that require field sampling, site assessment, or agency inspections are much more likely to be on-site or involve significant travel.

How do you become a senior environmental consultant?

Most senior environmental consultants start with a degree in environmental science, geology, civil engineering, or a closely related field, then build experience through several years of site assessments, regulatory compliance work, or remediation projects. Earning a professional certification like CHMM or a state PE or PG license accelerates advancement. Developing client management skills and the ability to lead project teams and budgets is what typically moves candidates from staff to senior level.

Can you get hired as a senior environmental consultant with limited experience?

Breaking into a senior environmental consultant role with limited direct experience is difficult but possible if you have deep regulatory knowledge, niche technical skills, or a strong record managing complex environmental projects in an adjacent field like government compliance or natural resource management. Firms occasionally promote candidates who demonstrate project leadership and client communication ability even without a long tenure in traditional consulting. Targeting smaller regional firms or government contractors can lower the experience threshold compared to large national consulting organizations.

What does the senior environmental consultant interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your regulatory background and project experience, followed by a technical interview with a senior engineer or practice lead who may walk through a case study or past project in detail. A final round often includes a panel with principals or clients and covers business development expectations alongside technical competency. Some firms also require a writing sample or a review of a previous report you have authored.

Where can I find and apply to senior environmental consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to senior environmental consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your regulatory background, preferred sector, and location, then apply directly to each listing.

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