Environmental engineering addresses challenges related to pollution control, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, and environmental protection. Employment opportunities in this field differ by region and reflect local regulatory frameworks, infrastructure needs, and environmental programs. Reviewing job posting data provides insight into where demand is most concentrated.
This overview is based on environmental engineering job postings collected from CEEcareers.com for 2025. The data highlights the ten states with the highest representation of environmental engineering roles nationwide.
California leads the 2025 distribution with approximately 11.5% of all environmental engineering job postings. New York follows with 8.5%, while Florida ranks third at 8.0%. Texas places next, representing 5.0% of total postings.
A group of states shows comparable levels of hiring activity. Pennsylvania represents 4.5% of postings, followed closely by Washington (4.4%), New Jersey (4.3%), Michigan (4.2%), Massachusetts (4.1%), and Virginia (4.0%). These states together make up the remainder of the top ten for environmental engineering jobs in 2025.
The pie chart shows that environmental engineering job postings in 2025 are predominantly full-time, accounting for nearly 86% of all roles. Internships represent just over 13% of postings, while part-time and contract positions together make up less than 1% of the total distribution.
Relative to 2024, California remains at the top of the rankings, although its overall proportion declines slightly. New York and Florida increase their presence compared to the previous year, while Texas continues to appear among the leading states with a smaller share than in 2024. Michigan and Massachusetts enter the top ten in 2025, replacing Illinois and North Carolina, which no longer rank among the highest states. Overall, the 2025 data shows a more even spread of environmental engineering job postings across states than in the prior year.
For a broader look at employment trends in the civil, environmental, and construction industries, you can explore the full industry report here.
