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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$95K - $115K *

Manage geologic investigations and analyses, ensuring project success through effective field representation and collaboration with engineering teams on diverse projects, including hospitals, high-ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater projects, managing design and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community resilience and infrastructure effectiveness in the N...

1 week ago

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

$101K - $152K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative water and wastewater projects. Lead design and implementation efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance climate resiliency and community infr...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leading role in managing water resource projects, providing expertise in hydrologic modeling, and mentoring staff while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering inno...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by contributing to innovative civil engineering projects in mining, dams, and power sectors. Collaborate with a skilled team to design and analyze water resource systems, enhancing yo...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by engineering tailored water treatment solutions for complex hydronic systems. Collaborate with field teams to ensure project success through effective planning, troubleshooting, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $101K *

Drive improvements in water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring reliable service and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to plan expansions and manage projects from concept to comp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team as you support civil design projects, ensuring compliance and integrating project goals. Your expertise in engineering drawings and site design will help shape sustainable solution...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering capital projects from concept to close-out, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage scope, budget, and schedule wh...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative structural designs for transportation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project timelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental compliance initiatives by leading projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while shap...

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

$92K - $151K *

Design and engineer innovative water/wastewater solutions. Lead projects from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver high...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by designing and analyzing critical engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance public health through effective treatment facilities...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Transform water/wastewater engineering projects by planning, designing, and analyzing systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing multiple assignments effectively an...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Advance your career by leading innovative water/wastewater engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze systems that ensure clean water and effective treatment solutions...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $150K *

Transform facility operations by coordinating maintenance, upgrades, and expansions to support dynamic production needs. Lead projects with internal teams and contractors, ensuring optimal performance...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading soil management efforts on major infrastructure projects. Utilize your expertise with environmental regulations while guiding teams and interfacing with clients to deliv...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize environmental assessments and remediation strategies to ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver high-quality projects while mentoring junior staff and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $133K *

Lead the charge in geotechnical engineering projects, overseeing analyses and design, supervising staff, and engaging with clients on small to large-scale projects. Collaborate across teams to ensure...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative projects in wastewater and water design. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring a high-performance team in a...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater treatment projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs, ensure compliance, and mentor teams. Engage in diverse projects that enhance your skills and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $171K *

Manage environmental compliance projects, overseeing air permitting, wastewater evaluations, and multi-media audits while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients to drive effective environmen...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $171K *

Empower the future of environmental compliance by managing complex projects and teams. Oversee permitting strategies and regulatory submissions, while driving business development and ensuring multi-d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering sustainable engineering solutions. As a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer, you'll conduct assessments, perform hydraulic designs, and collaborate on large-scale...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your hydrotechnical expertise to deliver sustainable engineering solutions. Collaborate on diverse hydropower projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in hydraulic d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.