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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$110K - $160K *

Innovate electrical systems for diverse building types, ensuring compliance and excellence. Collaborate with teams to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions while mentoring designers and managing...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing innovative electrical systems for diverse building projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions while ensuring excellence...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to design and coordinate electrical systems for diverse building projects, ensuring compliance and innovation while delivering high-quality construction documents and exceptional c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and coordinating electrical systems for diverse building types, ensuring compliance and excellence in construction documents while collaborating with teams to deliver inn...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $95K *

Contribute to project success by managing technical aspects of construction, including document control, RFI processing, and quality assurance, while collaborating with project teams to ensure timely...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Inspire engineering excellence by leading land development and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality oversig...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Lead structural design initiatives for civil projects, focusing on tunneling, emergency response, and shoring. Collaborate with a talented engineering team to deliver innovative solutions and ensure p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $86K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading design projects, conducting engineering analysis, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for land develo...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Lead innovative HVAC projects, collaborating with clients and teams to design efficient mechanical systems for diverse building types across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Mentor junior engineers a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to seamless project operations by leveraging your planning and collaboration skills. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and streamline processes across cross-functional teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance project operations and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of integrated customer soluti...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $166K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary transportation engineering projects. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver innovative designs and mentor emerging talent while ensuring quality an...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as an MEP Plan Check Engineer, reviewing designs for compliance and coordinating multidisciplinary projects. Drive innovation in building services, ensuring adherence to regulati...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical system designs for diverse projects. Oversee the development of construction documents, perform system analyses, and collaborate with multidisciplin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining our team to support heavy civil projects through expert surveying and engineering skills, ensuring quality and compliance across a diverse range of infrastructure developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $150K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading complex highway and rail projects, guiding technical teams, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance safety and community connectivity through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of highway drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring design accuracy and quality. Manage project documentation, budgets, and client relationships while coordinating with various...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $121K *

Build your career by playing a key role in coordinating construction efforts, managing data, and ensuring project success for infrastructure initiatives with a focus on client-centric solutions...

4 weeks ago

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

$81K - $121K *

Unlock potential by coordinating construction projects, managing data, and ensuring effective communication with contractors and stakeholders while driving innovation and client-focused solutions for...

4 weeks ago

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

$81K - $121K *

Elevate project success by coordinating data collection and field reviews on construction projects. Collaborate with teams to manage schedules, budgets, and change orders while ensuring integrity and...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career as you lead a commissioning team, ensuring quality deliverables and mentoring staff while managing project performance, risks, and client relationships to achieve operational excel...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$66K - $101K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering to support innovative water resource projects. Collaborate on design criteria, conduct analyses, and prepare technical documentation that shapes th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Accelerate your engineering career by driving innovative design solutions in structural engineering for diverse water resource and civil infrastructure projects under expert guidance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $101K *

Unlock your engineering potential by contributing to innovative structural designs for diverse infrastructure projects, including dams and bridges, under the guidance of experienced professionals, enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks 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.