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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$110K - $130K *

Champion technical sales excellence by guiding clients through the sales cycle, enhancing product adoption, and collaborating with teams to drive customer satisfaction and revenue growth in the cybers...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support and innovative solutions for automotive and non-automotive applications, bridging customer needs with product development to enhance growth and performa...

Commerce Township, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Champion the future of energy by providing expert consulting on utility prudence, managing client engagements, and delivering impactful testimony on modernization and rate cases. Collaborate with team...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $132K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $210K *

Drive regulatory strategy and leadership in a dynamic biotech environment, ensuring compliance and advancing innovative RNA-based therapeutics through effective global regulatory submissions and stake...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$320K - $405K *

Engineer cutting-edge protection and automation systems for high-voltage substations, ensuring reliable power distribution and integration across our infrastructure portfolio. Collaborate with teams t...

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$160K - $216K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$89K - $121K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced HVAC solutions by managing complex application projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring engineers to ensure optimal system performance and customer sati...

Redmond, ORRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Strategize your future with a dynamic sales role focused on driving growth and customer satisfaction in automation solutions. Leverage technical expertise to engage prospects and build lasting relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $243K *

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Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by guiding customers through complex evaluations. Leverage your expertise in offensive security to build relationships, deliver impactful demos, and...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Drive comprehensive audits and enhance internal controls across business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risks, implement improvements, and ensure compliance while leading audit engagem...

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

$120K - $145K *

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Springfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $84K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

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

$120K - $145K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $110K *

Champion grant proposal excellence by collaborating with clients to enhance competitiveness in scientific research funding. Drive impactful outcomes through expert consulting, training, and proposal d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

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

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.