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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$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful large-scale projects. Oversee all phases from planning to execution, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while fostering strong custom...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior VDC Engineer, driving innovative design solutions and enhancing project delivery through advanced BIM technologies and collaboration with diverse teams in a dynamic e...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver advanced technical service and support for analytical instrumentation, specializing in Chromatography and Trace Elemental technologies. Build trusted customer relationships while ensuring opti...

Calgary, ABRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining construction through innovative Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practices. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhancing design processes and ensuring successful proje...

Haskell, TXRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize enterprise infrastructure, leading initiatives in network architecture, virtualization, and cloud services while ensuring reliability and security across sys...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $132K *

Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance sales growth by leveraging technical expertise in remote sensing and scientific instrumentation. Engage with customers to create tailored solutions, drive revenue, and foster relationships acr...

Bolton, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Drive GRC initiatives by building and testing security controls, assessing risks, and automating evidence collection. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and support audits while ensuring eff...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading risk management initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to assess project risks, and developing comprehensive risk strategies. Engage clients and enhance your exp...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Elevate project execution by overseeing construction from demolition to occupancy. Manage onsite activities, coordinate with teams, and ensure timely, safe project completion while fostering strong cl...

Iowa, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative structural design for data centers, focusing on large-scale concrete and steel structures. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-profile projects while advancing sustainabl...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of construction by overseeing project execution from demolition to occupancy. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, safe, and successful project delivery while building strong clie...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$87K - $135K *

Drive your career forward by leading systems engineering for a cloud-based enterprise system. Engage in architecture development, integration, and modernization efforts while ensuring security and ope...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead project management efforts for building restoration, from design through completion. Drive client engagement, technical development, and ensure exceptional service delivery while managing timelin...

Calgary, ABRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex substation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects through expert scheduling leadership. Your strategic planning and risk management skills will optimize resource use and ensure timely delivery in a c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead project management efforts for complex land development projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution. Collaborate with teams to manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while fostering c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Oversee field operations for federal construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget standards. Manage daily activities, coordinate teams, and serve as the primary liaison...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative structural designs for light-gauge and cold-formed steel systems in modular and prefabricated buildings, ensuring compliance with California codes and enhanci...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$112K - $169K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing procurement operations while leading a skilled team. You'll implement process improvements and manage complex solicitations, ensuring efficiency and effective...

Beaverton, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance customer relationships by engaging decision-makers, conducting product demos, and collaborating with engineers to enhance equipment performance and service support in a dynamic sales environme...

Bessemer, ALRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with key decision-makers in the OTC products space, collaborating with engineers to identify solutions, conduct presentations, and build lasting customer relationships while managing performanc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion technical solutions by collaborating with engineers and decision-makers, conducting presentations, and managing performance improvement programs to enhance customer relationships and drive bu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $185K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and implementing security controls that enhance system integrity and reduce risk. Collaborate cross-functionally to create secure-by-default solutions, enabling...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.