Environmental Scientist Jobs in Houston, TX
Per Se Group
Houston, TX
Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, reviewing, and editing complex documents related to resource topics such as habitat assessments, wetland delineations, Phase I ESAs, and NEPA documents. Guide clients through the USACE permitting process, including Nationwide Permits, Individual Permits, and other navigation-related permits, providing strategic advice on compliance and permitting.
VRX, Inc.
Houston, TX
Our specialties include client-focused program and asset management; construction management and inspection; civil engineering; bridge and structural design; utility engineering; and comprehensive environmental services. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VRX, Inc. explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Alliance Technical Group
$68000 - $72000
Pasadena, TX
To perform technical duties within the fields of aquatic biology, water quality, natural resource management, and environmental sciences for all areas of work assigned. Conduct Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site inspections, sampling (soil, groundwater, air, surface water, sediment), and monitoring.
R.R.P. Consulting Engineers
Houston, Texas
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, geography, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field . Support and assist water resources and wetland delineations, biological habitat assessments and other support fieldwork activities .
R.R.P. Consulting Engineers
Houston, Texas
TxDOT Environmental Pre-certifications depending on technical discipline potentially including, but not limited to: 1.9.1 (GIS); 2.1.1 (Traffic Noise Analyses), 2.7.1 (Section 4f – Parks), 2.7.2 (Section 4f – Historic Sites), 2.10.1 (Archeology), 2.13.1 (Hazardous Materials Initial Site Assessment), 2.15.1 (Historical Research) and 2.15.2 (Historical Surveys). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biological sciences, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, anthropology, archeology, history, architectural history, historic preservation, geography, GIS or similar discipline/closely related field.
TRC Companies, Inc.
$25 - $27
Houston, Texas
For someone who likes to travel and see new places, likes working outside and not being tied to a desk, has an interest in all kinds of industrial processes, and enjoys working as a contributing member of a team on a wide variety of short projects, this can be a very rewarding job. TRC’s Emissions Testing Group is seeking an entry-level Environmental Technician / Scientist in our Houston, Texas office to assist with the performance of air emissions testing projects at various industrial facilities.
Universal Engineering Sciences
Houston, TX
This role leads project teams, manages environmental tasks and budgets, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and addresses environmental constraints throughout the project lifecycle. ● Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
ExxonMobil
Spring, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. As a Senior Optimization Scientist, you will combine deep technical expertise with business acumen to develop, deploy, and scale advanced optimization solutions across organizations like supply chain, commercial, and trading.
ExxonMobil
Spring, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. In this role, you will act as a trusted subject‑matter expert in mathematical optimization, developing innovative algorithms, experimenting with novel solution approaches, and transforming complex business challenges into high‑value optimization models.
AECOM
$100000 - $130000
Houston, TX
6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
AECOM
$120000 - $155000
Houston, TX
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. **ReqID:** J10148821 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Planning **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 120000 - USD 155000 - yearly
AECOM
$95000 - $130000
Houston, TX
6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education of technical experience in managing environmental due diligence assessments, environmental multi-media environmental regulatory compliance (e.g., CWA, RCRA, CAA, etc.) and its application (i.e., developing SPCC/SWPPP plans, preparing NPDES stormwater and wastewater permits, conducting multi-media compliance audits and providing corrective actions, developing environmental compliance SOPs and programs, etc.). We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Kuraray America
Pasadena, TX
The Food Scientist will engage with brand owners to showcase the sustainable advantages of EVAL and PLANTIC, guiding them through the evaluation process to commercialization in innovative food packaging or other industrial applications. The primary objective is to identify new market opportunities, support product launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance innovation, sustainability, and growth, with a strong emphasis on food packaging.
The Friedkin Group
Houston, Texas
The incumbent will lead and help develop a newly formed data science and AI engineering task force to deliver impactful analytical solutions and Agentic AI products, ensuring these innovations are seamlessly embedded into business operations to drive and streamline decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Python ecosystem preferred, R will be acceptable, machine learning libraries & frameworks and Agentic AI framework (e.g, PyTorch, scikit-learn, LangGraph, DeepAgent, Open AI Agent SDK) and familiar with data processing and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
Kleinfelder Inc
Houston, Texas
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. . In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Houston, Texas
Nice to HaveExperience applying ML/NLP to real datasets (e.g., classification, forecasting, document information extraction, OCR, LLMs, or search/retrieval systems). Help maintain clean, reproducible project assets (code, notebooks, datasets, documentation) using modern collaboration and version control tools.
CDM Smith
Houston, TX
CDM Smith's Environmental Services Group is seeking an Engineer, Scientist or Geologist with a.) experience modeling contaminant transport through sediment caps and/or b.) a working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) in remediation projects combined with basic geotechnical engineering experience (significant academic coursework may suffice) related to remediation projects located anywhere within the United States. • Serve as CDM Smith’s primary interface with clients on complicated sediment tasks; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client.
CDM Smith
Houston, TX
Serve as CDM Smith’s primary modeling interface with clients on complicated sediments sites; this includes having the ability to assess and understand a problem and develop and communicate a technical strategy to the client. Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following regarding sediment remediation projects: • Understanding the scientific and engineering principles of modeling surface water hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and contaminant fate and transport in in coastal, estuarine, riverine, and/or lacustrine settings.
ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products.
ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. Solve complex analytical challenges in the energy and chemical industry using advanced chromatographic methods, in combination with complementary analytical techniques (e.g., liquid chromatography, elemental analysis, spectroscopy, NMR).
ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. Deep expertise in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and building agentic workflows for Generative AI with the ability to understand underlying mathematics and develop novel algorithms.
ExxonMobil
Houston, TX
For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships. Deep expertise in natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), and building agentic workflows for Generative AI with the ability to understand underlying mathematics and develop novel algorithms.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Houston, Texas
What You Will Do: Work with internal departments (Digital, Survey, Engineering, etc.) and external stakeholders to leverage data to drive organizational decision-making in areas like maintenance, service, improvements, event predictions, etc. The Data Scientist will work with customers to collect and understand data, perform wrangling, develop applications, and collaborate actively across the organization and with senior management to accomplish various objectives.
CDM Smith
Houston, TX
As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: • Conduct evaluations of available data analytics technologies and platforms to analyze a wide range of environmental data across various applications (e.g., water quality assessments, remedial investigations, remedial actions, and operations and maintenance of treatment systems). In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.
Texas City, TX
Our offices are located in Texas and Louisiana with a staff of over 350 engineers, scientists, technicians, geologists, hydrogeologists, and associated laboratory and support personnel. This position will require testing and inspection of various construction materials including soils, concrete and pile monitoring.
Cellipont Bioservices
The Woodlands, TX
The Senior Scientist will work independently as well as collaboratively within a high-functioning project team within the Process development and play a key role in driving process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer for our cell therapy programs. Resumes submitted to any Cellipont Bioservices employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Cellipont Bioservices.
AECOM
$86000 - $125000
Houston, TX
Use client and AECOM prescribed tools to track and manage financial aspects of the projects + Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and meet budgetary objectives, while adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis + Strong local TCEQ and/or Gulf Coast state regulatory experience is preferred. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
Cellipont Bioservices
The Woodlands, TX
Cellipont Bioservices is growing, and we are looking for a Scientist II, Process Development who believe in the potential bridging client's discoveries to patient cures and who want to challenge the status quo and take Cellipont and it's clients to the next level. Resumes submitted to any Cellipont Bioservices employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Cellipont Bioservices.
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Air/water/waste permitting, Developing, managing, and performing due diligence, regulatory compliance and environmental management system audits; Phase I/II environmental assessments for real estate development; Strong leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated business development and client management experience; Familiarity and positive working relationships with local, state, and federal regulators such as TCEQ, Texas Railroad Commission, USACE, US Fish & Wildlife and USEPA; Ability to speak and write professionally, including experience with the preparation of regulatory submittals; Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, budgeting and cost control; Demonstrated experience supervising technical and administrative staff; Health and Safety/OSHA compliance experience a plus. Qualifications: BS in Engineering, Geology, or related field (MS a plus); Professional license; 10+ years' experience managing environmental projects including remediation and brownfields; Successful track record of direct client management and business development responsibilities; Knowledge of federal and state Administrative Code regulations for air, water/wastewater and solid waste; LSRP registration; Permitting/compliance; Regulatory reporting program experience (e.g.
Alliance Technical Group
$90000 - $120000
Houston, TX
The Senior Environmental Project Manager serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients, identifies new project opportunities, develops scopes and cost estimates, and helps expand services within existing and emerging markets. The Senior Environmental Project Manager is responsible for leading complex environmental assessment and remediation projects while actively supporting business development and client growth initiatives.
ECS Ltd
Houston, Texas
ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). What You'll Do: Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Environmental Prinicipal to join and lead our Industrial Hygiene team in Texas.
ECS Ltd
Houston, Texas
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification; Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS); Permitting experience with the City of Houston; Familiarity with Houston Land Development Code, Section 25-8-121 and Title 30-5 and Edwards Aquifer rules (Title 30 TAC Chapter 213); Experience with NEPA and FERC projects.
European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights AISBL
Houston, Texas
The European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights is a prestigious academic institution offering advanced online programs aimed at nurturing future leaders in policy research, human rights, and allied disciplines. Applicants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Management, Political Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Business, and related fields.
Canacre
Spring, TX
Mapping: Create detailed maps and reports of surveyed areas, often using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology to document the location and extent of wetlands and watercourses. Wetland and Waterbody Determinations and Delineations pursuant to Section 401/404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA).
AECOM
$125000 - $150000
Houston, TX
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. **ReqID:** J10135187 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Program & Project Management **Work Location Model:** Remote **Compensation:** USD 125000 - USD 150000 - yearly
Universal Engineering Sciences
Houston, Texas
Ability to read & write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Provide project assistance for construction, geotechnical and environmental services as needed, to include, but not limited to: soil boring layout, soil classification, soil and groundwater sample collection, and hand augering.
SWCA Environmental Consultants
$32.76 - $42.04
Houston, TX
Three (3) years of field experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management, or related field along with some or all of the following additional knowledge/experience required; four (5) years preferred: Experience with accurate data collection procedures, and data entry QA/QC. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! The practice leader will manage projects involving municipal and private sector manufacturing water and wastewater systems specifically dealing with water treatment plants, pumping stations, water storage tanks, biological and physical/chemical wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, sewer interceptors and collection systems.
CDM Smith
Houston, TX
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record designing and implementing successful data and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions, is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, has exceptional communication, problem-solving skills, with a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity leading to tangible results. This individual will be part of the Data Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to drive strategic Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) initiatives using cutting-edge data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes.
Element Materials Technology
$35 - $45
Houston, Texas
From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. The Senior Emissions Technician serves as the field lead, coordinating closely with clients, regulatory representatives, and internal teams to deliver efficient and compliant testing services.