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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction for gas compression projects, establishing standards and overseeing design integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance across major gas...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity operations by managing incident response, mentoring SOC analysts, and developing processes to effectively identify and mitigate threats in a 24/7 Security Op...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $173K *

Lead the design and development of I&C systems for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create documentation and provide tec...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of security by leading efforts to protect and modernize a federal platform. Balance legacy system maintenance with the development of a secure cloud-based solution, ensuring complianc...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver impactful data analysis and reporting solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making through the Microsoft Power Platform and hands-on analytical suppor...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation of Virtual Design & Construction processes, ensuring effective BIM execution and coordination across projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance design quality and optimize pro...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $126K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven computational synthesis to optimize fuel cell catalysts. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative frameworks that enhance reaction energetics and contribu...

Golden, CORemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Pioneer your career by leading nuclear engineering initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your expertise in Small Modular Reactor designs and criticality...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Champion safety initiatives across the West Region, partnering with teams to enhance health and safety practices, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safe...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $214K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in EHS, driving safety and compliance for a groundbreaking nuclear construction project. Lead a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest safety standards acr...

RemoteRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing high-voltage transmission projects, ensuring safety and quality while optimizing system performance and investment through innovative solutions...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that empower critical processes. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance data reliability and efficiency in a high-t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Transform the future of financial products by building end-to-end experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance user interactions and drive business...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $133K *

Optimize engineering processes and lead design for utility substation protection systems. Ensure effective project execution, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain adherence to indust...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Create impactful data visualizations and analytics solutions using Microsoft Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making for the U.S. Postal Service's Inspector Genera...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform program execution by coordinating large-scale data center initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders, managing risks, and driving milestones to successful completion while fostering...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $205K *

Empower the Data Center Solutions team by providing expert technical support, evaluating customer needs, and leading strategic projects across the Central US and Latin America, ensuring optimal produc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $136K *

Innovate cutting-edge optical systems by designing, developing, and testing advanced photonic technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure compliance...

Mc Leansville, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $120K *

Elevate software quality assurance by testing GIS applications and validating complex datasets. Collaborate with developers and GIS specialists to ensure accuracy and reliability in geospatial data fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $179K *

Engineer utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and ISO feasibility studies to support diverse clients in the energy...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading utility planning and advisory projects, focusing on transmission system analysis, generator interconnection applications, and client guidance for ISO feasibility studies. J...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform remote sensing capabilities by architecting advanced exploitation pipelines, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and developing innovative tools that enhance space observation analytics and mi...

Fairborn, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.