How much does a Senior Environmental Scientist make in the United States? The average Senior Environmental Scientist salary in the United States is $114,258 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $100,914 and $128,948. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Environmental Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $88,765 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $100,914 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $114,258 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $128,948 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Environmental Scientist Salary $142,322 US March 26, 2024
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J.S. Held - Summit , NJ
Job Description Job Description Salary: The Company Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. The Team and Job Summary The Senior Environmental Scientist’s responsibilities will include planning, directing, and coordinating environmental projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project and client are accomplished within prescribed timeframes, regulatory requirements and f
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Job Description Job Description Salary: The Company Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work? J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. The Team and Job Summary The Senior Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist performs professional environmental consulting services for a wide range of industrial, maritime, and commercial clients. The work requires a professional
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Description About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior Environmental Scientist/Pl
- 1 day ago
Mills Thomas - Baltimore , MD
Overview: In this position, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, project development, permitting, environmental restoration design, and compliance for a wide variety of infrastructure projects (Environmental Restoration, Water Resources, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Marine, and Buildings). Responsibilities: Manage project teams including environmental scientists, engineers, and other specialists. Coordinate environmental inventory and permitting (CWA Section 404/401, Forest Conservation Act, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, Coastal Zone Management, and Section 7 of ESA) Coordinate NEPA reviews, documentation, and technical reports (Section 106 of NHPA, Section 4(f), and other related state and federal regulations) Support planning, design, and construction monitoring for wetland/ stream restoration, TMDL, mitigation bank, and other ecological restoration projects Manage, train, and mentor technical staff Requirements: 7+ years of experience performing n
- 2 days ago
Job Title Senior Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer (Compliance) Job Type Full-time Career Level Manager Education BS or MS in civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or geology Location Jackson - Ridgeland, MS 39157 US (Primary) Category Professional Job Description Company Description PPM Consultants, Inc. is an environmental and engineering consulting firm providing services to petroleum marketing, manufacturing, commercial, and energy sectors, as well as local, state and federal government. We specialize in providing soil and groundwater assessment and remediation; a full range of air, water, and waste compliance consulting; due diligence; brownfield redevelopment; and other related environmental services. Founded in 1994, PPM now operates seven offices in the Southeast and is consistently listed on the ENR 200 list of largest environmental consulting firms in the country. Position Description The Environmental Compliance position at PPM provides the aspir
- 2 days ago
Hollaway Environmental + Communication Services, Inc. - Houston , TX
Hollaway Environmental + Communications Services, a diverse and growing professional services firm in Central Houston with offices in San Antonio, seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist II to support our environmental services team to support some of our state's most high-profile infrastructure projects! Project Management Responsible for scope development, budget and proposal preparation, project meetings, client communication and relationship development, problem-solving and strategizing, invoicing Maintain a positive rapport with Hollaway clients, interfacing and communicating with all clients proactively and professionally Uphold the Hollaway Quality Assurance/Quality Control policy for all deliverables Complete project tasks within the specified amount of time assigned Support a regular 30-day invoicing cycle, providing all information necessary to ensure efficient, accurate billings Support of team and task delegation Provides guidance and instruction to junior staff on technical
- 3 days ago

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