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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$130K - $208K *

Lead the charge in modernizing public sector infrastructure by driving innovative data solutions for SLED institutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance community services and achieve strateg...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $212K *

Grow your expertise as a technical lead in higher education, connecting diverse stakeholders and translating complex technology into impactful research outcomes. Collaborate with teams to drive innova...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of complex infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing client relationships and project teams. Drive innovation in project delivery and enha...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical infrastructure projects for financial services clients, managing all phases from planning to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior managers...

Tempe, AZRemote

1 week ago

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

$190K - $215K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $340K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance enterprise infrastructure systems through innovative design and support. You'll oversee hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring security and compliance while driving mod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in building robust data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. This senior role demands expertise in software and data engineering, with a focus on quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Credit Analyst, owning the underwriting cycle from application review to decision-making. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance credit processes and contribute to a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI projects by developing and deploying NLP models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and scalability, utilizing frameworks like PyTorch or TensorF...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $195K *

Take ownership of cost accounting and procure-to-pay processes, driving inventory valuation and COGS analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance methodologies and ensure compliance, w...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

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1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions by developing and deploying secure Data Access Mechanisms and Business Intelligence dashboards using Microsoft PowerApps. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes a...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Drive your career by securing revenue objectives for allergy and autoimmune products. Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, manage accounts, and facilitate instrument placements to enhance clinica...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $207K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $119K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Empower construction teams by optimizing financial workflows and technology solutions. Serve as a subject matter expert in cost management, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance project cost cont...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Engineer innovative Electronic Security Systems solutions for diverse clients, guiding projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and delive...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.