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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$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading wastewater infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovative solutions while managing project lifecycles and me...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading EHS initiatives that balance profitability with sustainability. Drive compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a culture of safety and c...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting. Support diverse projects across New England, leveraging your expertise in regulatory compliance and public engageme...

Chelmsford, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $132K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by analyzing data, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support CERCLA investigations and remediation efforts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading hydrogeology and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex groundwater challenges, ensuring technical excellence and client sati...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering in Life Sciences. Lead complex design projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while enhancing your...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater systems by leading projects from planning to optimization. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and industrial clients...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in air quality compliance and project management, ensuring regulatory adherence and delivering high-quality technical work for solid waste and industrial clients across the Southwest...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $117K *

Develop design layouts and drafting for civil and geotechnical projects, collaborating with teams to produce high-quality drawings and details. Engage in mentoring CAD technicians while ensuring adher...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading engineering, construction, and commissioning efforts for water treatment plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and safety wh...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $180K *

Contribute to innovative water management solutions in mining projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrological analysis and design to enhance environmental sustainability while collaborating with mul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing and reviewing groundwater models for diverse projects. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior staff, and enhance ITASCA's hydrogeology practice while tackling comple...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Drive the expansion of PMO services in the utility sector, leading a multidisciplinary team while fostering executive relationships and enhancing project delivery. Leverage extensive industry expertis...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to environmental excellence, leading compliance for airport projects. Oversee assessments, manage permits, and ensure adherence to regulations while integrating sustainabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Chemist, providing expert oversight in environmental data management and validation. Lead projects ensuring compliance and quality in remediation efforts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion client success by leading complex commercial real estate projects, managing multi-site portfolios, and providing senior technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective deli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions as you lead complex projects, focusing on low to medium voltage power systems in industrial settings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior e...

Warrenville, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in environmental policy analysis and compliance, ensuring adherence to NEPA and other regulations. Collaborate with agencies, conduct research, and draft reports to support sustainable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $126K *

Champion ecosystem restoration by leading design projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions...

Ohio, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $221K *

Drive innovation by developing robust agent workflows and context systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance platform capabilities, ensuring reliability and efficiency in software execution while main...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $221K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing core platform services for agent execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable APIs and workflows, ensuring robust performance a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex water treatment projects. As a Project Manager, you'll guide a skilled team, ensuring project success from initiation to completion while maintaining quality...

Oakville, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Manage technical design leadership for industrial projects, coordinating PLC/DCS, HMI, and motion control systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes while supporting clie...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical 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.