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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$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by designing innovative HVAC and cooling systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through effect...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative engineering solutions by leading the design and execution of complex building systems projects across diverse sectors, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by taking on impactful water resources projects focused on flood protection and sustainability. Collaborate with seasoned engineers and gain experience on a diverse portfolio to sh...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in a collaborative environment while enhancing your expertise in the Power Del...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $92K *

Drive the future of civil engineering by designing and managing projects remotely. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while enjoying flexible work arrangements a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing operations and mentoring a diverse team, ensuring high-quality project delivery and client relationships while driving business growth and career development opportunitie...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform the construction landscape by leading multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules while guiding a regional team to deliver quality and innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in guiding construction teams through complex transportation projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering collaboration with stakeholders across the Northern F...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of major transportation construction projects by providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with contracts, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to deliver successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engage in strategic leadership to ensure successful execution of transportation projects, overseeing compliance with budgets and timelines while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance project outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive construction success by leading the execution of transportation projects. Manage CEI teams, ensuring compliance with contracts, schedules, and budgets while enhancing collaboration among stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by collaborating on diverse land development projects, from industrial sites to community facilities. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative design and client satisfaction, fost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Transform the future of energy by leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful deliverables, and mentoring a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment focused on nuclear power solution...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Advance your career by leading innovative electrical engineering projects at a nuclear power facility. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to troubleshoot, design, and deliver high-quality solutio...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Lead and mentor a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while coordinating multi-discipline efforts in the nuclear power sector...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Elevate your career with impactful engineering projects, conducting constructability reviews, and designing temporary works. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality outcomes while prioritizing s...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct structural investigations, analyses, and design repairs. Engage in on-site inspections, ensure code compliance, and prepare detailed reports while collaborating with sen...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $170K *

Champion the electrical design process, leading projects from survey to final inspection while mentoring other engineers and ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence. Use your expertise to inf...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $174K *

Seeking a skilled electrical engineer with extensive experience to lead complex design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering innovative solutions for substation design...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $174K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex commissioning projects while managing and mentoring technical professionals to ensure exceptional outcomes and foster business growth in the Oregon mark...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $85K *

Drive your engineering career while learning the intricate design processes of commercial buildings. Collaborate with senior staff, engage in diverse projects, and explore specialization paths as part...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of transportation infrastructure projects through effective leadership, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration among p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative design solutions for medium- and low-voltage systems, ensuring quality and compliance in electrical engineering projects within aerospace applications as a Principal Engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Champion construction excellence by overseeing project engineering, planning, and compliance for healthcare facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and adherence to standards while managi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.