Environmental Engineer Jobs

Environmental engineers apply engineering and scientific principles to protect people and the environment. They help organizations prevent pollution, manage resources, remediate contaminated sites, and meet environmental requirements. Explore vetted Environmental Engineer job opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Environmental Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Environmental engineers may assess environmental risks, design pollution-control systems, oversee remediation projects, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and advise teams on environmental regulations. Many roles involve collaboration with scientists, project managers, public agencies, and business leaders.

Common Environmental Engineer Specialties

Career paths can focus on environmental compliance, water and wastewater, air quality, waste management, contaminated-site cleanup, environmental health and safety, sustainability, or renewable energy. Consulting, government, construction, manufacturing, utilities, and energy companies all hire environmental engineering professionals.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in environmental engineering or a related field, along with experience in project delivery, regulatory compliance, technical analysis, and communication. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include professional engineering licensure, specialized software skills, and knowledge of applicable environmental standards.

Find Environmental Engineer Careers on Ladders

Search Environmental Engineer openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their expertise and career goals.

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$112K - $150K *

Shape the future of communication technology by providing expert technical support and training to diverse clients. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions while m...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $137K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics through innovative computational methods and thermal-hydraulic modeling. Contribute to technical development, regulatory compliance, and custom...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Drive criticality safety evaluations and develop safety programs for innovative nuclear fuel recycling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and enhance safety measures in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $185K *

Lead and inspire engineering teams to deliver high-quality digital products, ensuring alignment with business priorities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $222K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing multi-discipline nuclear projects, ensuring alignment across teams, and guiding successful execution from design to closeout while maintaining client relations...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $196K *

Engage with sector leadership to provide proactive Safety, Health & Environmental oversight and guidance. Drive compliance with federal regulations, enhance risk management, and create a robust safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that drives technical pre-sales, mentors teams, and fosters strategic customer relationships, ensuring seamless integration and expansion of innovative solutions a...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize energy solutions by leading technical projects, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective strategies that enhance facility performance and su...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $100K *

Lead environmental planning and permitting projects, managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and regulatory approval. Collaborate closely with clients and regulatory agencies while foste...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in strategic growth and relationship development for a portfolio of EPE clients. Drive business development, uncover opportunities, and enhance client engagement to expand EPE’s footpr...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $129K *

Drive innovative structural engineering solutions for nuclear facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety and efficiency. Guide junior engineers while leveraging advanced...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$204K - $327K *

Drive innovative legal solutions as a key partner for AI and product teams, providing comprehensive guidance on regulatory challenges and product development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead engineering efforts by writing production code and mentoring a team. Drive modernization initiatives through Java microservices while managing performance and growth of engineers. Collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Redefine customer support as a Field Service Engineer, ensuring optimal performance of advanced battery energy storage systems through expert troubleshooting and maintenance across diverse industries...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $141K *

Elevate your career by designing high voltage transmission lines using PLS-CADD. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage project scopes, and deliver expert consultation to ensure successful pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geothermal energy by supervising mechanical construction projects. Oversee crews, manage complex tasks, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$91K - $118K *

Accelerate your career by driving technical solutions and proposals for engineered equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction and secure new business oppor...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing environmental projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations and client expectations. Collaborate with specialists and agencies to navigate per...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing Forgen's water sector presence across Texas, driving business development and client relationships in flood control and water infrastructure projects while managing a r...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $114K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team as you manage project documentation, coordinate timelines, and drive innovative solutions while fostering a collaborative environment and mentoring others...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize chemical processes by providing expert technical advice, solving complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and safety in resin production operations...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring junior engineers, becoming a subject matter expert, and driving innovative projects while ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative envir...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $199K *

Drive the design and development of mechanical systems for nuclear projects. Lead a team of engineers, manage performance, and interface with senior management to ensure project success and alignment...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an environmental engineer do?question toggle

    Environmental engineers use engineering and scientific methods to address challenges such as pollution prevention, water treatment, waste management, site remediation, and environmental compliance.

  • Where do environmental engineers work?question toggle

    They work across consulting firms, government agencies, utilities, construction, manufacturing, energy, and other industries with environmental responsibilities.

  • What qualifications are common for environmental engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in environmental engineering or a related discipline. Employers may also value relevant project experience, regulatory knowledge, data analysis skills, and professional engineering licensure where applicable.

  • What specialties are available in environmental engineering?question toggle

    Common specialties include water and wastewater, air quality, remediation, compliance, waste management, sustainability, environmental health and safety, and renewable energy.

  • Can I find $100,000+ environmental engineer jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use the listings to explore Environmental Engineer roles and review each position's compensation details and requirements.