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Environmental Cleanup Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

You will play a critical part in environmental cleanup projects, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and maintaining equipment functionality in challenging environments. Key ...

You will play a critical part in environmental cleanup projects, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and maintaining equipment functionality in challenging environments. Key ...

You will play a critical part in environmental cleanup projects, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and maintaining equipment functionality in challenging environments. Key ...

You will play a critical part in environmental cleanup projects, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and maintaining equipment functionality in challenging environments. Key ...

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How much do environmental cleanup jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental cleanup in Massachusetts is $73,252.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,200.00 and $87,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an environmental cleanup?

An Environmental Cleanup job involves the removal of hazardous materials, pollutants, and contaminants from the environment to restore safe conditions. Workers in this field clean up oil spills, hazardous waste sites, and other polluted areas, often following strict safety and environmental regulations. They may use specialized equipment, protective gear, and chemical treatments to contain and eliminate hazards. This work is critical for preventing environmental damage and ensuring public health and safety.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in environmental cleanup?

A typical day in Environmental Cleanup can involve site assessments, containment and removal of hazardous substances, soil or water testing, and proper disposal of materials according to safety regulations. Crew members often work outdoors in teams, sometimes in challenging conditions or wearing protective gear for extended periods. Close collaboration with project managers, environmental engineers, and regulatory agencies is common to ensure compliance and safety. While the work can be physically demanding, it offers the satisfaction of directly contributing to environmental protection and public health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in environmental cleanup, and why are they important?

To thrive in Environmental Cleanup, you need a solid understanding of hazardous material handling, safety protocols, and environmental regulations, often supported by certifications such as HAZWOPER. Familiarity with specialized equipment like air sampling devices, protective gear, and decontamination tools is commonly required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this position. These abilities ensure safe, compliant, and efficient remediation of contaminated sites while minimizing risks to health and the environment.

What are popular job titles related to Environmental Cleanup jobs in Massachusetts?

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What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Environmental Cleanup jobs?

Cities in Massachusetts with the most Environmental Cleanup job openings:

Infographic showing various Environmental Cleanup job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,252 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

Senior Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist

Geoengineers Inc

Boston, MA

$101K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Description

GeoEngineers is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist for our Boston, MA office. As a Senior member of our Environmental Discipline, you will provide technical leadership on environmental and remediation projects. You will plan and manage remedial construction oversight and environmental data collection efforts (soil, groundwater, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor). You will also evaluate and interpret environmental data and perform engineering and scientific analysis. Additionally, you will prepare cleanup documents which include work plans, reports, and design submittals (including design drawings, specification, and engineers' estimates), and will develop and support junior staff, client relationships, and business development.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Play a key role working closely with Principals/Associates in developing and supporting client relationships, business development activities, preparing Statements of Qualification (SOQ), and competing for new project opportunities.
  • Serve as a technical leader for clients and project staff, providing guidance on all phases of remediation projects including planning, permitting, investigation, design, remedial construction, project/regulatory closeout, and long-term monitoring.
  • Plan and manage field explorations and environmental data (soil, sediment, groundwater, indoor air and/or vapor) collection efforts. Field explorations may include drilling and test pitting to collect soil samples, sediment grab sampling and coring, and monitoring well installation and collection of groundwater samples.
  • Evaluate and interpret field and laboratory environmental data, perform engineering/scientific analysis and evaluation, and develop solutions to complex problems.
  • Evaluate the fate and transport of environmental contaminants in various media including soil, sediment, groundwater, indoor air and/or soil vapor, and develop conceptual site models to evaluate contaminant exposure pathways to receptors.
  • Develop solutions to environmental problems by evaluating different and applicable remedial technologies to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).
  • Prepare MCP documents, remedial investigation work plans, sampling and analysis plans, data reports, remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) reports, cleanup action plans, and remedial action completion reports.
  • Prepare design documents, engineering calculations, and permit applications.
  • Perform management and oversight of remedial construction involving remedial excavation and design, installation, and operations and maintenance of in-site remediation systems and site restoration activities.
  • Mentor and train junior staff.
  • Essential duties and responsibilities may vary based on projects.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in civil/environmental engineering, geology, or environmental science. Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of environmental consulting or related professional experience.
  • Licensed engineer and/or Licensed Site Professional (LSP) is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of environmental regulations, including the MCP, and how to apply them.
  • Skilled in managing environmental field investigation (soil, sediment, groundwater, indoor air, and/or soil vapor) and cleanup construction projects.
  • Ability to independently prepare and lead proposals, work plans, data reports, remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) reports and design (design drawings, specifications, and engineers estimate).
  • Working knowledge of Local, State, and Federal permitting processes applicable to environmental cleanup projects.
  • Valid driver's license.


Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  • All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
  • Ability to perform physical duties, including use of personal protective and respiratory equipment and occasional lifting.
  • Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
  • Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed. Travel will typically not exceed 10%.
  • All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Our best estimate of the salary range for the Senior Environmental Engineer, located in Boston, MA, $117,000 - $176,000 annually. Our best estimate of the salary range for the Senior Geologist or Scientist, located in Boston, MA, is $101,000 - $152,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers' salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.


At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.


Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers


When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging- employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.


GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.


GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@geoengineers.com or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.


We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!


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