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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$80K - $95K *

Join us in driving innovative commissioning solutions, overseeing projects and ensuring building systems operate seamlessly. Leverage your expertise to guide teams, conduct assessments, and contribute...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative stormwater management solutions for sustainable water resource projects. Collaborate with teams on hydrologic modeling and regulatory compliance while managing multiple projects in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative stormwater management solutions. Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts for diverse municipal and transportation projects while collaborating with cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to sustainable water resource management. In this role, you'll leverage stormwater management expertise to drive innovative solutions for transportation and site developme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resource solutions in transportation and site development. Utilize your stormwater management expertise in a collaborative and impact-driven environme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $152K *

Shape innovative engineering solutions by designing, analyzing, and improving mechanical systems. Collaborate on projects, manage field visits, and apply technical expertise to enhance product perform...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that designs and improves engineering systems. Utilize your expertise to analyze, develop, and manage projects while ensuring quality and compliance in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team to design, analyze, and improve engineering systems while managing projects and ensuring compliance with standards. Utilize your expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Transform engineering concepts into reality by designing, analyzing, and improving systems. Collaborate on projects, manage field visits, and ensure compliance through effective communication and prob...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $137K *

Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by designing, analyzing, and improving mechanical systems. Collaborate on projects, manage field visits, and apply your expertise to enhance product perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with our collaborative team as an Environmental Practice Leader, where you will expand our Midwest operations, lead cross-functional teams, and drive client-focused projects in a dyna...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Grow your career with our Compliance Specialist role, where you will lead compliance efforts, conduct audits, and collaborate on environmental projects across various programs, ensuring adherence to i...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure environmental compliance and support operations. Leverage your expertise in regulatory analysis, reporting, and compliance systems to enhance sustainability and drive bes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring environmental compliance while optimizing regulatory systems. Drive the evolution of environmental strategies, engage with operations, and support sustainable...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative stormwater management solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring environmental compliance and effective design from concept to construction while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and expand our Environmental Practice, managing diverse projects, mentoring staff, and driving business development while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental projects in Central Florida, overseeing a dynamic team, driving growth, and collaborating with clients. Shape the future of sustainable practices while ensuri...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding our Midwest Environmental practice, developing a cross-functional team while managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and enhancing client relationships with executive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of a dynamic Environmental Practice, managing diverse projects while overseeing proposals, field investigations, and analyses. Unlock potential by driving team success and ensuring com...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Provide leadership and direction for environmental engineering projects, manage a dynamic team, oversee business development efforts, ensure quality execution, and collaborate with multidisciplinary p...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $171K *

Engage with a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth in environmental services across New England, manage complex projects, and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts regulation...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Utilize your engineering expertise to manage project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and drive business gro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $196K *

Champion complex capital projects from planning to closeout, providing technical leadership and oversight. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, manage budget...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental consulting, managing state and federal projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance, prepare documentation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading commissioning projects, ensuring optimal building systems performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions in the engineering sector...

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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.