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 - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect solutions, mentor engineers, and ensure reliable, secure systems that al...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing causal machine-learning models to optimize customer offers, analyzing complex data, and translating findings into actionable strategies for enhanced conversion rates acr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $170K *

Champion comprehensive technical and legal vetting of real estate assets, ensuring seamless transitions from site selection to construction. Lead due diligence efforts, navigate regulatory hurdles, an...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming public sector operations by deploying IoT solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer success and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability across g...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's leading the commissioning of medium-voltage GIS and RMU systems, ensuring top-tier performance and safety. Your expertise will drive complex projects, enhance customer confidence, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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Clinton, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $257K *

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Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

Savannah, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by owning the technical design of a comprehensive data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trustworthy data solutions that enhance product performance an...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $110K *

Empower organizational success by managing complex employee relations and compliance initiatives. Analyze data, conduct investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workplace...

Calabasas, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $110K *

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Boston, MARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to drive cost reduction initiatives and enhance material productivity across global business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to influence design and manufacturing changes, ens...

Palm Beach Gardens, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $186K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

Drive the design and development of high-voltage transmission lines, overseeing project teams and ensuring compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with clients and vendors to deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $220K *

Innovate business development strategies to expand market presence in Nevada. Drive relationships with key stakeholders in pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects, generating opportunit...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

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Michigan, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.