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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$92K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Structural Engineer, leading innovative design projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional structural sol...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading design projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for new and existing buildings...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion innovative electrical control solutions from design to commissioning, ensuring seamless integration and support for automation projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality systems...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative structural solutions from concept to construction, collaborating closely with architects and engineers to elevate the human experience through exce...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead project engineering for heavy civil construction projects. Manage RFIs, submittals, and documentation while coordinating with stakeholders. Ensure compliance with plans and schedules, providing m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that empowers clients by ensuring the successful execution of pavement projects through innovative design, effective communication, and responsive problem-solving in construction environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and execute construction services operations across multiple offices, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead a team of over 10 employees, develop business plans, and mitigate project ri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive client success by leading technical implementations of ENGIN solutions in utility environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable configurations that meet business objectives and enhanc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of highway infrastructure by leading design teams, ensuring project quality, and mentoring engineers. Drive successful project delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Engineer innovative structural solutions for high-voltage substations. Lead critical infrastructure projects, ensuring reliability and sustainability while mentoring junior engineers and driving profe...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing SaaS billing systems, leading implementations, and enhancing the order-to-cash process. Leverage technical expertise to deliver tailored solutions and elevate client sati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a technical lead in roadway design, overseeing municipal projects, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and mentoring junior engineers while adhering to NCDOT standards and be...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us to empower innovative engineering solutions through hands-on design and investigation, supporting projects with essential design documents and monitoring construction to ensure structural inte...

3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $253K *

Transform the future of nuclear power by leading multi-discipline electrical engineering projects, ensuring quality deliverables, mentoring teams, and cultivating client relationships that drive strat...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $253K *

Drive complex electrical engineering projects by leading teams, ensuring deliverables meet client needs, and managing schedules and budgets. Utilize your expertise to develop proposals, mentor staff...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Engineer, leading geotechnical projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring quality control while driving business development and fostering a positive work cultur...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $137K *

Lead the charge in engineering innovation, supporting critical data center projects through technical design, coordination, and quality management with a collaborative project team dedicated to excell...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client implementations by leading large-scale projects, managing cross-functional teams, and driving digital banking solutions to success. Collaborate effectively to enhance proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting geotechnical projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance while utilizing your engineering expertise to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic envir...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic role supporting project management and construction operations. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success through effective communi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee quality assurance for road and bridge projects, leading inspections and resolving disputes. Collaborate with contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and standards while mentoring...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Lead the delivery of Civil (Earthworks) engineering projects, ensuring high standards and timely execution. Oversee design, manage budgets, and mentor teams while coordinating resources across multipl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Bring your expertise to an established firm by conducting geotechnical and structural analyses. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality projects while managing budgets and schedules with mini...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize your engineering skills in a dynamic environment focused on geotechnical and structural design. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring quality standards and contributing to impactf...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $135K *

Optimize structural engineering practices to develop innovative techniques that enhance project delivery. Lead complex assignments, applying diverse engineering principles while collaborating with tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.