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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$120K - $140K *

Optimize infrastructure impact by leading large-scale municipal projects. Oversee strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and compliance with standards, whi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee land development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships. Drive innovation and sustainability in urban infrastruct...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing traffic engineering projects from data collection to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while overseeing regula...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $132K *

Contribute to innovative roadway design projects and collaborate with a dynamic team to develop technical solutions. Engage with clients, manage project scopes, and mentor junior staff to ensure quali...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $132K *

Advance innovative roadway design solutions for diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success and compliance while mentoring junior staff and enga...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $132K *

Unlock potential by joining our engineering team to design innovative roadway infrastructure projects. Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance w...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the engineering design of hydraulic structures, oversee project management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower and dam safety projects while ensuring compliance with regul...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources and dam safety. As a pivotal contributor, you'll lead projects, foster client relationships, and mentor emerging engineers while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading inspection teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects across Connecticut...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive civil projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and documentatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in leading Commercial Land Development projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing schedules, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive successful o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $120K *

Lead the charge in defining protection designs for capital projects, ensuring optimal relay functionality and integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance energy solutions in a supportive, innovativ...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $98K *

Innovate the structural engineering landscape by contributing to diverse projects that enhance your skills in design, investigations, and retrofits. Collaborate with teams, develop client relationship...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $98K *

Unlock your potential as a structural engineer-in-training, collaborating across diverse projects and industries. Gain hands-on experience in design and investigations while developing lasting relatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading hydro turbine design and engineering projects, optimizing asset performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Bridge Design Project Engineer IV, you'll lead innovative design projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborat...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in bridge design projects, utilizing your expertise to analyze and prepare plans for transportation structures across the Western U.S., while fostering professional growth in a dynamic...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Innovate in bridge design as a senior technical advisor, leading projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Engage in interdisciplinary reviews and contribute to project management, paving the w...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Oversee technical project delivery while leading a structural engineering team. Drive design, inspection, and rehabilitation of bridge projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fosteri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Deliver impactful project management for decarbonization technology, ensuring successful installation and operation at wastewater facilities while managing timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading the installation and operation of decarbonization technology. Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring successful implementation at was...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $235K *

Take ownership of mechanical engineering design and team leadership, driving innovation and strategic growth in a dynamic environment. Lead complex projects while mentoring talent to build a high-perf...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $129K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee critical rail construction projects, ensuring compliance and supporting project management with your expertise in structural engineering and railroad construction te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions to empower clients in energy-efficient building projects, leading design processes and collaborating with teams to achieve sustainable outcomes...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative electrical systems for energy-efficient buildings. Collaborate with clients and partners to deliver unique solutions while leading project teams in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business 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.