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 *

Accelerate progress at municipal utility districts by leading engineering services, managing multidisciplinary teams, and providing strategic guidance on infrastructure projects while ensuring complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate design deliverables for major utility projects. Collaborate on substation design, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards while managing project activ...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing expert chemical engineering support for electroplating, PTFE coating, and wastewater treatment, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize water and wastewater systems, ensuring sustainable practices and regulatory compliance. Collaborate on impactful projects that enhance water quality and...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $142K *

Shape the future of Water/Wastewater projects by leading client relations, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success from planning to execution. Join a collaborative team dedicated to impactful co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing traffic engineering projects from data collection to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while overseeing regula...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $125K *

Join our team to support geochemical and water quality studies, manage datasets, and conduct fieldwork. Collaborate with experts and stakeholders while mentoring junior staff to achieve multidisciplin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions to environmental challenges, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing sustainable practices while collaborating with diverse teams to...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading complex water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and compliance. Join a dynamic team committed to impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Elevate safety standards by leading EHS initiatives across operations, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture. Collaborate with teams to implement effective training and risk man...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $131K *

Transform engineering projects by leading design teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate across disciplines to drive project success while maintaining effective commu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electrical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, code-compliant solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative solutions in water resources engineering, leading diverse projects that enhance public infrastructure while maintaining high standards of quality and client service within defined b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $109K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex water resources challenges. Join a dynamic team to design and deliver innovative solutions for stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydrologic analyse...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Lead the charge in innovative water resources projects, tackling stormwater management, floodplain mapping, and hydraulic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective soluti...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $109K *

Join our team to tackle complex water resources challenges, enhancing stormwater management and floodplain mapping. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for public...

1 week ago

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

$106K - $166K *

Champion environmental safety and compliance by developing programs, ensuring adherence to regulations, and collaborating with teams to enhance operational integrity at a critical facility. Drive cont...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative civil engineering solutions, focusing on stormwater management and urban infrastructure. Collaborate on diverse projects from planning to design, ensuring su...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Contribute to innovative civil engineering projects, focusing on stormwater management, drainage design, and urban resilience. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead geotechnical projects, providing expert analysis and supervision while managing client relations and coaching staff to achieve project success and operational excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform geotechnical engineering practices by leveraging your expertise to manage projects, supervise teams, and collaborate with clients to deliver innovative solutions for various scale projects...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $133K *

Tackle complex geotechnical projects by leading analyses, design, and staff oversight while collaborating on diverse developments from educational to energy infrastructures, ensuring technical excelle...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $133K *

Langan is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer/Manager to provide geotechnical engineering expertise through analysis and design, while managing projects and supervising staff engineers. This role...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $175K *

Lead innovative mechanical design solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.