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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$85K - $102K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions as a Civil Project Engineer, overseeing diverse projects from design to execution. Collaborate with teams, manage client relationships, and drive impactful res...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse civil engineering projects, applying your expertise to design, coordinate, and innovate solutions that positively impact communities while collaborating with multid...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing complex roadway systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and guide projects from conceptualization to execution...

Bowmanville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Execute major transportation projects as the Lead Engineer in roadway design. Oversee design phases from preliminary to detailed for municipal and provincial clients while coordinating multidisciplina...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize roadway design projects by leading complex assignments, ensuring efficient collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, from preliminary concepts to detailed execution, promoting innovative, s...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead roadway design for major transportation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from design to completion while promoting sustainable solutions and fostering community resilience. Ma...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$65K - $110K *

Engage in dynamic municipal engineering projects, overseeing design, planning, and construction. Collaborate with a motivated team to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions while ensuring quality...

Abbotsford, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform civil engineering projects by leading planning, design, and execution, ensuring compliance and quality. Elevate team performance and partnership engagements for successful infrastructure dev...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $135K *

Shape the future of water resources engineering by leading multi-discipline projects. Collaborate with teams to innovate and deliver high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with regulations and proj...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $135K *

Empower communities by leading impactful water resources engineering projects. Collaborate effectively to design innovative solutions, manage project schedules, and ensure compliance with environmenta...

Columbia, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative structural designs that ensure safety and functionality for diverse construction projects, from new builds to renovations, collaborating closely with project managers and architect...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering. As a critical member, you will manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with safety and design standards while collaborating with a...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward as you collaborate on innovative structural design projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while shaping the future of construction across diverse building types...

3 weeks ago

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

$74K - $130K *

Elevate infrastructure by designing innovative bridge solutions that enhance structural integrity and efficiency. Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful projects across the region, fostering collabo...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Oversee project management for major bridge projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective team collaboration while delivering on budget and quality standards for public and private sector clien...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful bridge projects by leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and delivering on time and within budget. Collaborate with public and private sectors to enhance commun...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget while leading teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects on...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee civil engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution while fostering collaboration and innovation across all phases from planning to construction...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Advance infrastructure projects by managing and delivering engineering solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and supporting busine...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join us to manage and execute civil engineering projects with a focus on transportation and infrastructure. Bring your leadership skills and technical expertise to lead teams, ensure compliance, and a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing civil engineering projects, ensuring timely execution within budget and scope. Collaborate with clients and guide teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions while...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Develop innovative structural designs for transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to enhance regional presence and maintain strong client rela...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of healthcare design by leading complex electrical engineering projects. Drive innovation and technical excellence while fostering relationships and teams to enhance infrastructure ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Oversee complex healthcare design projects, ensuring compliance and quality through comprehensive electrical engineering leadership and strategic stakeholder collaboration to achieve innovative soluti...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $204K *

Drive technical excellence as a Lead Protection & Controls Engineer, overseeing design and implementation for high-voltage substations. Lead multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and ensure project...

Yesterday

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

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.