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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$120K - $185K *

Transform the future of engineering design by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions. Drive project success through strategic oversight, mentoring, and adherenc...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate and enhance product solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational excellence while managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional col...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $116K *

Optimize project delivery by supporting large-scale warehouse automation deployments. Engage with cross-functional teams to track deliverables, manage risks, and maintain schedules, ensuring successfu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $195K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge avionics architectures for diverse missions. Leverage your expertise in command and data handling to optimize system performance and ensure seamless integrat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $250K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $187K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational excellence for substation engineering, overseeing project execution, team development, and client relationships to drive growth and ensure high-quality del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $166K *

Optimize your career by ensuring the performance and scalability of critical AWS platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, automated solutions while enhancing operational e...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Optimize AWS cloud infrastructure by designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while automating proces...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$144K - $211K *

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of a flagship HPC Center, managing a team of Project Managers to ensure successful execution across multiple phases and buildings, while aligning with executive strateg...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success in IoT solutions. Engage with diverse industries, providing tailored support and fostering relationships that enh...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Transform critical government missions by providing hands-on engineering support for enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, and virtualization. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure the securit...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the legal landscape by building a cutting-edge platform that automates core operations for law firms. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance efficiency and deliver innovative solutions that r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and define technology strategy, ensuring exceptional engineering execution across multidisciplinary teams while delivering high-quality products that align with business go...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Engage in a hands-on role to enhance security across products and infrastructure, collaborating with leadership to prioritize and execute critical security initiatives while ensuring compliance and ri...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$137K - $171K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical cooling and hydraulic systems for modular AI data centers. Drive design, integration, and commissioning of innovative solutions, ensuring efficiency and reliability ac...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex power delivery projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee planning, execution, and client relations, ensuring quality and financial performance acro...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.