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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$90K - $120K *

Execute detailed electrical designs for high-voltage substations, ensuring compliance with standards and facilitating project coordination while collaborating with engineers and managers to deliver qu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Empower your career by leading inspections in complex construction projects. Oversee quality control, mentor junior inspectors, and ensure compliance with specifications while collaborating with diver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine transportation infrastructure by leading roadway design projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions while managing a talented team. Elevate your caree...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead innovative electrical engineering projects, enhancing commercial building designs. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while managing proje...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and implement solutions for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance and excellenc...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Join us to support diverse civil engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in planning, design, and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful outcomes while mentoring junior engineers...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Optimize construction methodologies for complex civil projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in urban environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and suppo...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative civil engineering solutions across diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional design, permitting, and management services t...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's transforming civil engineering projects through innovative design and management. Engage in diverse tasks including site design, permitting, and construction management while ensuri...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and deliver innovative civil and structural solutions for mission-critical facilities. Take ownership of projects from concept to construction, ensuring quality and efficiency while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing engineering support in the field, assisting with construction management and after-sales service. This role combines hands-on work and data analysis, requirin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $184K *

The Design Engineer IV - Civil at Fluor is responsible for leading engineering projects and applying technical knowledge to deliver cost-effective solutions. This role involves developing specificatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive design excellence and technical leadership in civil engineering projects, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts and mentoring teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that meet stra...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

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

$110K - $140K *

Grow your career with an I&C Engineer role focused on developing technical solutions in Refinery and Oil & Gas sectors. Manage projects, review documentation, and lead teams while ensuring compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Lead geotechnical projects, managing budgets and client interactions while conducting field activities and analyses. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical reports and mentor staff, ensuring high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Help us drive successful construction projects by collaborating with teams, interpreting technical information, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards while managing materials and safety p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Take ownership of construction engineering projects, collaborating with teams to ensure timely completion, compliance with standards, and effective resource management while maintaining safety protoco...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Deliver effective construction engineering solutions by collaborating with project teams, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards to meet project goals and deadlines...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the expansion of a dynamic structures practice, managing complex bridge projects, mentoring engineers, and setting high technical standards to drive excellence in bridge design across the Southea...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $121K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead structural design projects across various sectors. Collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with buil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping civil infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. This role involves overseeing geotechnical investigations, designing foundations, and ensuring quality assuran...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage and lead structural design projects, ensuring client satisfaction and team development. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing marketi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of site development by leading projects and managing teams. Drive successful client relations while leveraging your technical expertise in utilities, grading, and drainage design to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of transportation by designing innovative bridge solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team on diverse projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while advancing your career in a hybrid...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative bridge design solutions by leading structural engineering projects, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for transportation infrastructure across N...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.