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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$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

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales growth in Hydropower & Renewables. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop key accounts, influence project opportunities, and expand market presence in th...

Deerfield Beach, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $220K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across QSR operations, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence. Manage CI strategies, develop leaders, and ensure alignment with enterprise g...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Drive the future of observability by designing and implementing tools that enhance visibility across infrastructure and applications, ensuring stability and performance while reducing incident respons...

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1 week ago

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

$118K - $196K *

Transform client outcomes through innovative problem-solving and project management in power systems consulting. Engage in impactful research and data analysis to enhance climate resilience and sustai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing cloud security solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance incident response and drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices at...

Herndon, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate energy commercialization by leading origination strategies for hydroelectric products. Develop key relationships, negotiate contracts, and enhance revenue certainty while navigating market dyn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $300K *

Join our team to lead the development of robust billing and monetization infrastructure, ensuring seamless payment integrations and scalable solutions for our customers. Drive innovation in usage-base...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Shape the future of data integration by leading the development of robust data pipelines and enhancing fraud detection systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $172K *

Design and implement innovative AI solutions, guiding pilot programs from conception to execution while collaborating across teams to enhance system capabilities and performance in a dynamic environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions across a luxury property portfolio, ensuring optimal maintenance, compliance, and operational excellence. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive ca...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and internal con...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by managing complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with building codes, and leading teams in secure facility environments. This role emphasizes SCIF construction and ne...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading design coordination for OFCI mechanical systems in a dynamic data center environment, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to technical standard...

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3 days ago

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

$87K - $157K *

Transform the Naval Enterprise Network through Model-Based Systems Engineering, utilizing SysML and CSM tools to develop and manage system models, requirements, and designs while collaborating with st...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $104K *

Unlock supply chain efficiency by analyzing data, developing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational strategies across the network. Drive insights that support decision-mak...

Calabasas, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$111K - $166K *

Transform bridge safety and reliability by leading inspections and quality assurance statewide. Collaborate with engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance with federal and state standards, enhanci...

Tumwater, WARemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $93K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Finance team as a Staff Accountant, supporting financial operations for R&D programs and USG contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial reco...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion contractor performance by leading training and compliance efforts, enhancing safety and quality in telecommunications construction. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and drive improv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Shape a world-class Supplier Quality Engineering team, enhancing vendor quality processes and driving a Zero Defect mentality. Collaborate across departments to ensure product conformity and foster a...

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  •   Less than 5 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.