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 *

Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career in water resources management, leading projects and teams. Engage in design, analysis, and communication with clients, while ensuring quality standards and safety in challenging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Lead investigations, design plans, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients and teams to d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Oversee investigations, analyses, and design while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Collaborate wit...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform projects by providing engineering expertise and consulting services, ensuring compliance with standards, and guiding teams through various tasks. Collaborate with clients and peers while man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $105K *

Shape your career as an Engineer in Training, collaborating on diverse structural and bridge design projects. Join a supportive team focused on professional growth and mentorship, while gaining hands...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical engineering solutions for agricultural, industrial, and municipal projects. Contribute to innovative designs in water and wastewater infrastructure while collaborating with multid...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and enhance electrical systems for agricultural, industrial, and municipal projects, focusing on water and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil engineering excellence while designing renovations for critical facilities. Lead projects from concept through design, ensuring compliance with codes and enhancin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative civil engineering design, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You'll mentor engineers while managing project activities and ensuring compliance with industry reg...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career in a dynamic role providing field engineering support and quality control for electrical installations at a wastewater treatment facility. Collaborate with an expert team to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative bridge design projects by providing technical expertise, leading teams, and delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget. Collaborate across disciplines to enha...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you lead innovative bridge design projects, collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions on time and within budget. Your expertise will shape the...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform infrastructure projects by leading bridge design efforts, providing technical guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality project execution f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of drainage design for transportation projects. Leverage your expertise to conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design systems, and ensure compliance with i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative roadway design, managing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while enhancing your skills in a supportive environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career by leading roadway design projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while enhancing your t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Champion innovative roadway designs by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from inception to completion, and ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards while fostering clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead roadway design projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while advancing your career through ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative roadway design, managing diverse projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while enhancing your skills and career path...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in roadway design projects, managing all phases from conception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while fosterin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Lead diverse roadway projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and budget adherence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while shaping your career path through mentorship and varied...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse roadway projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and innovation while shaping your professional growth t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative roadway projects by leading design and analysis efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality, while mentoring junior engineers and managi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by contributing to infrastructure projects, performing detailed design tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and functionality in civil engineering...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.