Consulting Engineer Jobs

Discover consulting engineer opportunities that draw on technical expertise, analytical thinking, and client-focused problem-solving. Consulting engineers advise organizations, assess complex engineering challenges, and help develop practical solutions across industries. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers explore career opportunities that match their skills and goals.

What Does a Consulting Engineer Do?

Consulting engineers provide specialized engineering guidance to clients, project teams, and organizations. Depending on their discipline and assignment, they may evaluate designs, conduct technical assessments, prepare recommendations, support project planning, and help ensure work meets relevant standards and requirements. They often collaborate with stakeholders to explain technical findings and guide decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in an engineering discipline and a strong record of relevant technical experience. Useful capabilities include engineering analysis, design review, project management, clear communication, and the ability to translate complex information into actionable advice. Requirements vary by role, location, and specialty; some positions may require professional licensure, certifications, or experience with specific tools and standards.

Industries and Career Paths

Consulting engineers work across sectors such as civil and infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, environmental services, construction, technology, and utilities. Career paths may lead to senior consultant, technical specialist, project manager, practice lead, or engineering management roles. Specialization and a record of successful client and project outcomes can help broaden opportunities.

Explore Consulting Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse consulting engineer openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details, then focus your search on positions aligned with your engineering specialty and experience.

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$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Structural Engineer, leading innovative design for hyperscale data centers. Leverage your expertise in concrete and steel structures to deliver impactful projects while...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $170K *

Transform complex Federal consulting engagements by leading diverse teams, establishing strategies, and ensuring practical outcomes that enhance government capabilities and client trust...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative electric transmission projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and guiding environmental permitting efforts. Engage directly with clients while fost...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and client guidance for ISO feasibility studies. J...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by evaluating government departments, analyzing workflows, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance service delivery and efficiency across various functions an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform airport infrastructure by leading design projects, preparing engineering reports, and collaborating on innovative solutions in a dynamic aviation environment. Drive your career forward with...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail project operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor activities to deliver successful infrastructure outco...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K *

Optimize quality assurance processes as a Journeyman Electrician, ensuring compliance and performance through detailed inspections, audits, and cross-functional collaboration while enhancing manufactu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Oversee the coordination and management of design models across software platforms, establishing BIM standards and schedules. Review models for accuracy, identify conflicts, and support project develo...

Plano, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading high voltage transmission line projects, utilizing PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a client-facing exp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your project management career by leading a strategic platform within investor client coverage, enhancing client engagement and driving technology integration across CBRE's commercial real est...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you develop structural solutions, collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, and ensure quality and budget adherence in a fast-paced environment. Bring your exp...

New Orleans, LARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by partnering with leaders to develop innovative solutions, guide engineering best practices, and ensure high-quality infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to achieve technical...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships and driving innovative solutions in a dyn...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing senior-level client relationships and navigating complex regulatory matters. Collaborate with compliance experts to deliver actionable solutions that enhance client operat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team managing complex assignments in commercial and personal property lines, ensuring best-in-class service and expert reporting. Drive project management, negotiations, and client relations fo...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $196K *

Lead subcontract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation while fostering relationships with suppliers and stakeholders. Drive strategic procurement initiatives within the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a consulting engineer?question toggle

    A consulting engineer applies engineering expertise to advise clients and organizations, assess technical challenges, and recommend or support solutions. Responsibilities depend on the discipline and project.

  • What qualifications do consulting engineer jobs require?question toggle

    Many roles require an engineering degree and relevant professional experience. Employers may also look for communication, analytical, and project-management skills; licensure or specific certifications can be required for some positions.

  • Which industries hire consulting engineers?question toggle

    Consulting engineers work in areas including infrastructure, construction, energy, manufacturing, environmental services, technology, and utilities.

  • How can I find consulting engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional consulting engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.