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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$100K - $120K *

Manage diverse highway improvement projects, ensuring quality designs and plans while collaborating with teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and client interactions, contributing to impactful infrastru...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on leading engineering projects across various industries. Oversee design teams, ensure adherence to standards, and collaborate with clients for seamless execution of comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative mechanical design solutions within a collaborative team, enhancing systems for industrial clients. Drive project success through expertise in engineering principles, client interac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $140K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading design and delivery of urban transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and mentor junior e...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transportation projects, overseeing consultant contracts, and ensuring successful project execution. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $127K *

Lead the execution of educational facility construction projects, providing technical and administrative support to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and effective collaboration with project t...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in grading and utility design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead diverse engineering projects by managing design, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multi-discipline water resources projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction from planning through construction s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of hydropower by designing and assessing dams and hydraulic structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions while ensuring safety and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in the A...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth. Leverage your expertise to innovate and elevate engineering practices...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $89K *

Lead the charge in overseeing construction inspections and ensuring compliance by managing inspectors, logging issues, and coordinating effectively with contractors for successful project delivery...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize engineering execution and internal capabilities for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives. Lead a high-performing team while m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing expert electrical engineering support for healthcare infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and effective system performance across various VA facilities and initia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the successful execution of complex subsea projects through innovative design, rigorous analysis, and effective collaboration. Engage in all project phases, from conceptual development t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Innovate within the healthcare engineering sector by providing expert electrical engineering support, ensuring compliance and enhancing the safety and efficiency of VA facilities across multiple proje...

Vienna, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $120K *

Lead transformative transmission engineering projects that shape the future of energy. Collaborate with a skilled team, applying your expertise on designs, planning, and compliance for impactful and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Optimize project controls by managing cost, schedule, and performance data. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and informed decision-making, supporting effective project management ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our Structural Engineer team to create innovative design solutions for transportation projects. Collaborate with clients and internal teams while applying your technical expertise in analysis, de...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative design solutions for structural projects within the Transportation Department, collaborating with teams and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes and address any design-related ch...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $135K *

Lead the design and project management of lighting and traffic signal systems, ensuring high-quality deliverables for diverse clients. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance project ou...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading decentralized servicing projects, managing technical components, and collaborating with clients and regulators. Join a dynamic team focused on environmental and water re...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager II, overseeing transmission and substation projects. Leverage your expertise to drive project execution, manage schedules, and ensure client satisfaction while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $100K *

Join a team focused on project management and construction supervision. Oversee document control, scheduling, and cost management to ensure client satisfaction throughout the construction process, fro...

Reposted 3 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.