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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$134K - $194K *

Lead and manage multiple solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff while maintaining client communicati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading mechanical design for hyperscale data centers. Oversee HVAC, piping, and fire suppression systems while ensuring project success through collaboration and innovation. Jo...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and overseeing mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while managing client relationships and project teams across multiple di...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and construction of mechanical systems for hyperscale data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency while collaborating with global teams on high-profile...

Arlington, VARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $140K *

Engage as a technical expert driving conformity assessments for product safety, quality, and performance in complex projects, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams and labs...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Customer Experience modules, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $155K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading strategy, governance, and optimization of HRIS. Drive operational excellence, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance while managing a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $155K *

Lead the strategic direction and operations for a collaborative utility forum, driving key initiatives in electric distribution while engaging with senior utility leaders to enhance industry practices...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $137K *

Transform HR operations by conducting in-depth analyses and evaluations to enhance workforce management and program effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities a...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network capacity and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure best-in-class service delivery while managing projects and driving strategic in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's building and scaling a data and analytics platform to enhance clinical AI performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create actionable insights and drive improvements i...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Engineer, transforming raw data into impactful systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, optimize data architecture, and drive efficiency through automation while managin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $137K *

Oversee financial management and strategic priorities for the MNDK Chapter, providing high-level analysis and guidance to support decision-making and long-term sustainability while leading a team of f...

Minnesota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $230K *

Shape the future of infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Elevate technica...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor micro-contamination control by leveraging your technical expertise and strategic insights to enhance product development and customer solutions, driving yield improvem...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth across multiple states. Leverage technical expertise to provide solutions, mentor teams, and develop strategic plans that enhance market share a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and support project c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise mechanical cost estimates, evaluating project risks, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution while mentori...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading materials management for a Nuclear Development project. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and vendors to ensure effective planning and execution, driving project s...

Richland, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by leading high voltage substation projects, collaborating with engineers to solve complex electrical issues, and enhancing your skills through peer learning and client interact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data centers by designing innovative HVAC systems. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions for high-profi...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$118K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met throughout all phases. Collaborate with contractors to enhance performanc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.