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 *

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

$125K - $150K *

Innovate within a dynamic engineering team, driving robust backend solutions for user-centric products while enhancing platform reliability and efficiency across various projects in a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $220K *

Drive innovation in electrical engineering for hyperscale data centers. Lead design activities, manage project teams, and ensure quality assurance while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver resi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$204K - $285K *

Innovate solutions for utility clients by leveraging your 15+ years of regulatory finance expertise. Lead projects, conduct cost studies, and provide expert testimony while mentoring junior staff and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $228K *

Drive growth by leading strategic initiatives within the US Air Force, championing innovative data solutions to modernize operations and enhance mission success across defense programs while collabora...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design and execution of high voltage substation projects, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery while adhering to industry standards and regulations...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in managing major tunnel construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and f...

Frederick, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $273K *

Elevate infrastructure innovation by architecting automated, resilient multi-cloud environments, driving AI-first operations, and implementing Zero Trust security protocols across enterprise systems f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $246K *

Unlock strategic leadership in EHS by driving Lean transformation and governance. Collaborate across functions to enhance safety culture and operational excellence, ensuring proactive risk management...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive business process improvement by analyzing and redesigning workflows, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to support federal budget processes and enhance operational efficiency...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing design and coordination of OFCI electrical systems for a hyperscale data center. Drive project success through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client engagement w...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $131K *

Transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions as a Senior Programmer & Systems Analyst. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance PeopleSoft environments, ensuring optimal performance, secur...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$74K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by leveraging VDC expertise in design analysis, coordination, and BIM technologies. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes throughout the design-build cycle, ensuring su...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy distribution tools. Leverage your software engineering expertise to develop, enhance, and integrate solutions while mentoring junior developers and coll...

Spokane, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $135K *

Unlock the potential of secure application access by providing engineering support, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and collaborating with teams to enhance service reliability and customer experi...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $127K *

Join a team that's redefining revenue operations by owning and enhancing our go-to-market technology stack. You'll collaborate across sales and customer success, driving impactful solutions and integr...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining food processing technology by leading equipment evaluation, design, and deployment. Collaborate globally to innovate and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance eff...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $125K *

Join our dynamic team to develop innovative sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and drive value creation within the Americas, contributing significantly to our growth and sustainability g...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $231K *

Empower your career by shaping design systems that enhance user experience. Collaborate with teams to build high-quality, interactive UI across platforms, ensuring accessibility and performance while...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.