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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$135K - $170K *

Optimize your sales career by managing the full sales cycle for a leading engineering software. Leverage your technical expertise to drive revenue growth and deliver impactful solutions to industrial...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax solutions. As a Tax Supervisor, you'll lead engagements, mentor staff, and apply your expertise to navigate complex tax issues while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading integrated facilities management for a pharmaceutical portfolio. Drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and foster strong client relationships while overseeing...

Raynham, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion field operations for construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and budget adherence. Lead teams, manage subcontractors, and foster client relationships throughout the project lifecy...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $90K *

Support the preconstruction team by coordinating project deliverables, ensuring profitability and schedule goals are met. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage documentation and facilitate a sm...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $178K *

Drive your career with a senior role focused on software development for control room simulators, collaborating with engineers to enhance plant models and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across North America in mining and environmental projects...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the delivery and maintenance of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems, ensuring successful client interactions and project outcomes through effective oversight, training, and support man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing utility right of way projects, ensuring alignment across scope, schedules, and budgets while guiding project managers and nurturing client relationships for successful prog...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$146K - $160K *

Join us to lead and coordinate utility right of way projects, overseeing alignment of schedules, budgets, and standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and ensuring quality delivery...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$87K - $133K *

Transform utilities right of way projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring client satisfaction from inception to completion while fostering lasting relat...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supplier performance and innovation. Drive a team to enhance supplier capabilities, ensuring high-quality product delivery while fostering strategic relationships and con...

South Bend, INRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Engage in diagnosing and resolving inverter performance issues in BESS projects. Collaborate with vendors to implement corrective actions and track retrofits, ensuring compliance with safety and engin...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $160K *

Transform utility project management by leading strategic right-of-way initiatives, enhancing relationships, and ensuring delivery excellence across multiple programs to drive long-term success and op...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop your career by leading the calibration, installation, and maintenance of protective relay systems. Ensure the reliability of electric grid operations while mentoring junior technicians and man...

Alabama, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading the calibration, installation, and maintenance of protective relay systems. Drive efficiency and safety in electric grid operations while mentoring junior technicians an...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $160K *

Shape the future of utility project management by directing and overseeing right of way programs, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and client engagement while building a strong...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform enterprise financial systems by enhancing Oracle Cloud EPM applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions, support upgrades, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring a...

Jersey City, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative solutions by managing technology and supporting the sales process, collaborating with the team to enhance customer satisfaction and project effectiveness. Your expertise will contribu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $161K *

Transform the future of energy efficiency by leading a $200M facility upgrade project. Oversee construction, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing resources a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing SAP EHS solutions for complex federal projects, ensuring compliance and effective incident management while collaborating with stakeholders to optimize en...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of federal access by leveraging your DevOps expertise to manage cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure security compliance while collaborating with...

Reston, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain to drive project success, enhance client relationships, and deliver optimal solutions in a collaborative environ...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving client engagement and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences, manage complex projects, and present insights to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $124K *

Lead the charge in transforming risk management and compliance through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable enterprise applications that enhan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.