Environmental science majors work in a variety of roles in nonprofit, government, and for-profit organizations. There are a lot of possibilities beyond those that are listed here. The information on this page is a starting point for exploration. UCC Career Counselors can help you identify options that reflect your skills, interests, and values.
Ideas for Careers and/or Places of Employment
The following lists of job titles and employers were developed from job postings, LinkedIn profiles, government classification specifications, and college and university first-destination surveys.
AECOM–Senior Environmental Scientist
AmeriCorps–Environmental Scientist
APTIM Government Solutions–Environmental Scientist
Arcadis–Environmental Scientist
Balzer and Associates–Environmental Scientist
Black and Veatch–Environmental Scientist, Environmental Scientist II
California Department of Fish and Wildlife–Environmental Scientist
Clean Water Services–Wetland Research Consultant
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians–Environmental Planner
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation–Environmental Consultant
Cooper Environmental Services–Senior Environmental Scientist
Davenport Engineering–Staff Scientist
Davey Resource Group–Consulting Utility Forester, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Technician
Engineering Consulting Services (ECS)--Environmental Scientist, Environmental Staff Project Manager
Environmental Defense Fund–Analyst, US Climate
Environmental Science Associates–Wetland Scientist
Environmental Works–Environmental Technician
Envirosure Solutions–Environmental Technician
GEI Consultants–Environmental Planner/Project Coordinator, Project Environmental Scientist/Geologist/Engineer
GSI Environmental–Environmental Scientist
HDR–Environmental Consultant
Henrico County–Water Quality Compliance Specialist
Hurt and Proffitt–Environmental Scientist
Kimley-Horn–Environmental Scientist, Environmental Scientist Analyst
Landau Associates–Wetland and Permitting Specialist
Mason, Bruce, & Girard–Wetland Scientist
NV5—Geotechnician
Oregon DEQ–Research Analyst, Water Quality Analyst, Water Resource Data Technician 2
Pollution Prevention Coalition–Environmental Consultant
Portland Bureau of Environmental Services–Environmental Scientist
SAIC–Environmental Scientist
SWCA Environmental Consultants–Assistant Project Wetland Scientist
TechLaw–Environmental Scientist, Environmental Project Manager
Tetra Tech–Environmental Scientist, Assistant Environmental Scientist
Timmons Group–Environmental Scientist
Turnstone Environmental Consultants–Marbled Murrelet Surveyor
US Environmental Protection Agency–Life Scientist, Environmental Scientist
Wetland Studies and Solutions–Environmental Science Intern, Regulatory Technician
Wolf Water Resources–Environmental Scientist
WSP–Environmental Intern, Early Career Environmental Scientist
Youngblood, Tyler & Associates–Environmentalist, Soil Scientist
Government Classification Specifications
Government classifications can be used to identify the kinds of jobs you might be interested in learning more about and may include all or some of the following categories: essential duties and responsibilities; expected knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); qualifications; and salary ranges.
City of Hillsboro
Water Program Coordinator
Water Resource Specialist
Watershed Restoration Coordinator
City of Milwaukie
Environmental Services Coordinator
Climate and Natural Resources Manager
City of Portland
Environmental Policy Analyst
Environmental Program Coordinator
Environmental Regulatory Coordinator
Environmental Specialist
City of Tigard
Environmental Program Coordinator
Senior Environmental Program Coordinator
State of Oregon
Environmental Program Coordinator
Environmental Program Coordinator 2
Environmental Program Coordinator 3
Environmental Specialist 1
Environmental Specialist 2
Environmental Specialist 3
Natural Resource Specialist 2
Natural Resource Specialist 3
State of Washington
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 1
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 2
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 3
Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 4
Environmental Specialist 1
Environmental Specialist
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