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 our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee financial and project controls for federal contracts, focusing on construction management. Collaborate with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate forecastin...

Herndon, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $142K *

Partner with us to gather and analyze requirements for Agile software development projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and documentation throughout the project lifec...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $120K *

Advance your career by implementing innovative SaaS solutions, configuring custom workflows, and driving system integration projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges and d...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $130K *

Unlock potential by guiding complex power system studies for mission critical facilities. Collaborate with designers, manage projects independently, and leverage advanced technologies to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Engineer, driving innovative designs and technical solutions for mass production. Collaborate across departments to ensure product excellence and mentor junior enginee...

Wayne, NERemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of critical VPP projects; manage field operations, partner support, and technical training while leading a team of engineers to ensure top-tier service and product quality within the re...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $166K *

Transform electric transmission design by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative solutions for major utilities. Drive project execution, client relations, and staff development in a fast-pace...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in credit risk analysis, ensuring effective underwriting decisions and risk management across portfolios. Collaborate independently with teams while providing over...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $127K *

Champion the development and execution of a climate action plan, coordinating with departments and stakeholders to drive resilient community policies and practices against climate change impacts...

Aspen, CORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$245K - $260K *

Lead technical solutions for U.S. Army accounts, enhancing digital performance and visibility. Collaborate with executives to develop strategies, conduct presentations, and address complex challenges...

Abell, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on project management excellence. Lead initiatives, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive project success through effective planning and execution in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional field service support for Bioprocess products. In this role, you'll ensure customer satisfaction through installations, repairs, and maintenance...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $238K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales strategies to acquire new clients. Engage with C-level executives, manage key accounts, and exceed revenue goals while advocating for innovative EHS soluti...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of the accounting function, managing spend, payables, and reconciliations. Drive process improvements and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring accuracy...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $114K *

Support project risk management initiatives across various sectors, collaborating with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks. Lead qualitative and quantitative assessments to enhance p...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Cloud Platform and Data Engineer, driving innovation in secure cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance Salesforce applications and AWS infrast...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $172K *

Advance your career as an Embedded Linux Software Developer, contributing to the evolution of mission-critical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance networking capabilities and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $229K *

Champion the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission line projects, providing technical leadership and project management expertise while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards ac...

Meridian, IDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $170K *

Analyze and develop precise electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center projects, ensuring accurate planning and commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive innovative security solutions, engaging with customers and partners to address their unique challenges. Leverage your expertise in pre-sales and engineering to enhance operati...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive collaboration with sales teams to identify prospects and deliver tailored security solutions, addressing technical challenges and enhancing customer engagement through education and presentation...

Dover, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

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.