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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$112K - $150K *

Optimize customer interactions by providing top-tier technical support and training, managing complex installations, and leading sales efforts. Collaborate across departments to enhance product perfor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by integrating and deploying cutting-edge applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and drive value through advanced technology in a dynamic...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in our Special Projects Division, driving construction excellence through effective planning, communication, and safety compliance while managing project schedule...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$57K - $105K *

Advance corporate risk management by supporting claims administration, policy documentation, and data tracking. Ideal for candidates with insurance experience seeking to enhance their career in a dyna...

Bismarck, NDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $300K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

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Utah, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $150K *

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Oregon, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on driving sales growth in the plastics industry. Utilize your technical expertise and sales experience to foster customer partnerships and deliver tailored solutions across...

South Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...

Detroit, MIRemote

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

$114K - $168K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading ESG and sustainability strategies for business aviation. Collaborate with industry partners and Fortune 500 clients to navigate regulations, develop innovative solutions, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $144K *

Lead the charge in coordinating on-site commissioning activities, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and successful project delivery. This senior role requires strong technical expertise and leader...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $142K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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California, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

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

$80K - $90K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance endpoint capabilities by developing, deploying, and supporting secure, standardized solutions for physical and virtual environments, ensuring operational readiness and compliance across divers...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $239K *

Drive technical evaluations and solutions for Enterprise customers, ensuring seamless data ingestion, transformation, and modeling. Collaborate with sales and engineering to deliver impactful presenta...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance in GIS software by developing test plans, validating data, and ensuring reliability for Army geospatial applications. Collaborate with experts to enhance automated testing p...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

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Hickory, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion the installation and maintenance of advanced electron microscopy equipment, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction in semiconductor manufacturing environments through expert t...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of medical equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through service excellence. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive initiatives to enha...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $145K *

Deliver seamless integration and Tier 3 support for secure mobile infrastructure. Collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to ensure compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction while managing c...

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  •   5 - 7 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.