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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$75K - $90K *

Advance your career by developing structural designs for precast concrete structures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure and public heal...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of waste management by leading engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to drive project success from design to co...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, supporting gaseous energy projects. Collaborate on process design, optimize systems, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-p...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Develop groundbreaking land development solutions, enhancing infrastructure through innovative engineering design and collaboration on diverse projects, while fostering a culture of continuous learnin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career with impactful civil engineering design for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and master effective project delivery in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's redefining land development and infrastructure design. This role offers hands-on experience with diverse projects while fostering professional growth in a collaborative and innovati...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape your career by joining a dynamic team, contributing to impactful civil engineering projects while gaining hands-on experience in site design, permitting, and project collaboration within a suppo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Contribute to the planning and design of diverse civil engineering projects, enhancing land development efforts through innovative solutions and strong collaboration in a dynamic environment focused o...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Unlock new possibilities as you design and permit civil engineering projects, collaborating on a range of site/civil challenges in land development. Thrive in a supportive team environment that foster...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by driving engineering solutions in civil design, planning, and permitting for diverse infrastructure and land development projects. Collaborate within a dynamic team, fostering pr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate with us to design and permit civil engineering projects, gaining expertise in site development for diverse projects while working in a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes prof...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $92K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Site/Civil Engineer, contributing to innovative planning and design for diverse land development projects. Embrace a collaborative environment and enhance your skills w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $110K *

Lead civil engineering projects, focusing on planning, design, and permitting for diverse land developments. Collaborate with team members while gaining hands-on experience in site/civil engineering d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to innovative engineering solutions for diverse civil projects. Leverage your expertise in site design and development within a collaborative environment, while contributi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $104K *

Lead the charge in civil engineering design and planning for diverse land development projects, enhancing infrastructure solutions in a collaborative environment while fostering career growth and tech...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $103K *

Empower your career with impactful site/civil engineering projects. Lead in planning, design, and permitting for diverse land development and infrastructure initiatives, collaborating in a dynamic env...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and enhancing plant safety. Collaborate with teams to develop training programs and improve performance, while leading incident a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geotechnical engineering by leading innovative projects in earth structures and foundations. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure safe infrastruct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform water and wastewater solutions through innovative engineering, leading projects while overseeing a dedicated team and ensuring high-quality technical execution. Embrace collaborative culture...

Reposted today

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

$123K - $200K *

Transform the power sector by leading an Environmental Practice, enhancing service delivery, driving growth strategies, and mentoring a skilled team of consultants in a collaborative environment...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead national initiatives in environmental construction and remediation, driving safety and profitability. Standardize processes, develop capabilities, and expand services while aligning strategy with...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $149K *

Join our team to deliver impactful wastewater capital improvement projects, enhancing community health and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse professionals while advancing your engineering caree...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize water and wastewater projects by leveraging your civil engineering expertise. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions from design to construction, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading complex roadway design projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring top-notch quality and compliance with local and state standards while utilizing adva...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ 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.