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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$73K - $132K *

Drive comprehensive environmental compliance audits nationwide, leading projects from planning to reporting. Collaborate with clients to identify deficiencies and deliver actionable recommendations, w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in hydrogeology by providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive complex projects in mine water management and groundwater analysis across N...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance and sustainability by advising clients on environmental regulations, managing projects, and developing practical solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to air, stormwat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $165K *

Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $140K *

Support a dynamic team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless data processing and delivery to empower federal projects. Drive automation and promote agile methodologies for inn...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in structural engineering to ensure the integrity and safety of marine vessels. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical naval operations and e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing EHS programs across operations, driving a culture of safety and compliance. Collaborate with site leaders to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improvement, while...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing fire protection systems for nuclear facilities while collaborating with engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting modifications that safeguar...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Help us accelerate progress by supporting project managers in delivering financial analyses and technical reports, while collaborating with a dynamic team to drive impactful solutions in utility finan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $108K *

Shape the future of fire protection engineering by designing innovative fire suppression and alarm systems for diverse, complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ens...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $205K *

Shape the future of energy by leading a structural engineering team on innovative nuclear projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and apply your expertise in structural d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Drive profitable growth and customer relationships in environmental services. Develop new business, retain accounts, and connect clients with analytical solutions while collaborating across teams to e...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Champion profitable growth and customer relationships in environmental services. Develop new business, retain accounts, and connect clients with analytical solutions while collaborating across teams t...

New Hampshire, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key resource in power plant consulting, focusing on generator engineering. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible remote...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $113K *

Champion innovative civil/site engineering solutions for energy projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical designs from planning through construction, ensuring complianc...

Columbus, OHRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions as a senior leader, overseeing complex projects and mentoring teams. Ensure quality standards and contribute to sustainable development while positively im...

Kansas City, KSRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic planning for a water utility. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess priorities, design actionable plans, and ensure alignment with long-term goals while enhanci...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project financial performance by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams to enhance profitability and cash flow. Drive timely reporting and su...

Miami, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by driving sales of innovative water purification systems. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and ensure compliance, enhancing patient safety acr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by designing electrical systems for industrial chemical facilities. Collaborate with engineering teams, conduct studies, and support plant operations while ensuring compliance with...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.