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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pump station and conveyance design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering client relationships and mentor...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform mechanical systems commissioning in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with project teams, execute field activities, and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring jun...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $111K *

Join us to perform vital environmental engineering tasks, supporting stormwater management, solid waste facilities, and compliance inspections. Collaborate with teams to enhance water quality and ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$94K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geotechnical engineering. Lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate on innovative solutions for diverse infrastructure challenges while enhancing client rel...

Today

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

$121K - $130K *

Transform structural engineering projects by leading design efforts, managing client relationships, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions for diverse building...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $129K *

Transform environmental processes by analyzing systems for compliance and improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulations while managing capital projects and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful structural engineering projects, overseeing design and assessment for diverse building types. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality deliverables while managing project t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational success by providing technical expertise in instrumentation and controls for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance engineering designs and processes, ensur...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing environmental health and safety. You'll implement EHS programs, manage compliance, and support operations across various corporate teams, ensuring a safe and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower EHS initiatives by ensuring compliance and safety across operations. Collaborate with teams to implement programs, conduct assessments, and drive continuous improvement, enhancing the well-bei...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Shape your career with a dynamic role in air quality engineering, focusing on permitting, compliance, and client collaboration to ensure regulatory adherence and operational flexibility while deliveri...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Oversee technical teams, maintain client relationships, and drive project success across Virginia's regulat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $87K *

Shape the future of utility systems by optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving energy conservation initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance plant efficiency and support e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal stormwater infrastructure. Lead innovative drainage projects, mentor professionals, and cultivate client relationships to drive growth in Central Tex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate solutions at the forefront of nuclear security by leveraging your mechanical design expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure precision in complex projects, guiding design iteration...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Engage your expertise to lead and grow transportation construction engineering services, overseeing project delivery, client relationships, and staff development while ensuring safety, quality, and bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $126K *

Lead the charge in sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with bond requirements and advancing energ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Elevate compliance and permitting processes for infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to secure environmental approvals, support field operations, and ensure adherence to r...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's tackling complex environmental challenges through innovative investigations and remediation strategies, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while leading high-impact project...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental solutions by leading complex investigations and remediation projects. Collaborate with a high-performing team to ensure client satisfaction while navigating regulatory la...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by contributing to impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design resilient infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior engineers a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading ecological projects and teams to navigate complex environmental regulations, ensuring compliance for diverse clients while managing all project phases from design to constr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Deliver expert commissioning leadership for building systems, oversee project planning, and ensure successful execution of MEP functional testing. Mentor teams while managing multiple concurrent proje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $103K *

Elevate building performance by overseeing commissioning projects, ensuring efficient design, installation verification, and functional testing of MEP and controls systems, while managing teams and ma...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.