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 a team that's transforming water infrastructure projects. Lead diverse design and construction initiatives, manage project scopes, and collaborate with clients to deliver impactful solutions on a...

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

$109K - $182K *

Take ownership of large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects while leading design, construction, and startup phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project delivery al...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate the planning and delivery of innovative water resources engineering solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on municipal and urban development projects, ensuring compliance an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $175K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced engineering techniques to design and coordinate mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $158K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead project segments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $185K *

Unlock your potential as a Water/Wastewater Engineer, leading projects from planning to execution. Drive innovative solutions in system design and construction management while mentoring junior staff...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance across operations. As a key contributor, you'll implement, monitor, and enforce regulatory programs while training staff and optimizin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Help us deliver innovative engineering solutions across diverse projects. You'll lead investigations, perform analyses, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients and teams to drive projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Drive project success by leading engineering teams in designing water treatment systems, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while mitigating risks and fostering collaboration across depa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Develop and execute innovative project designs in water treatment, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule goals are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and drive tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, leading subsurface investigations and remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development in a collab...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Advance your career as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, leading subsurface investigations and remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development in the nort...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Lead impactful environmental consulting projects, driving technical excellence and strategic growth in the northeast region while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with senior colleagues to enh...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Elevate your career as a senior environmental consultant, leading technical initiatives and project management in subsurface investigations and regulatory negotiations while mentoring junior staff and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in drinking water projects by engineering, managing, and delivering high-quality designs. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff to ensure project success throug...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $99K *

Support the design and analysis of power plant systems in a collaborative engineering team. Utilize your civil engineering skills to create designs, specifications, and calculations for various projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Elevate environmental standards by managing compliance programs, ensuring regulatory alignment, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance environmental performance at our refining and petroc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying your engineering expertise to diverse geotechnical projects, from site characterization to construction monitoring, while developing essential business skills for a suc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $167K *

Support diverse water projects by applying advanced engineering techniques, leading design efforts, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions and profes...

4 weeks ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Lead complex civil engineering projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality solutions for industrial and energy clients. Collaborate wit...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects from assessment to remediation, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering high-quality solutions for federal, state, and commerci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $181K *

Optimize the design and execution of complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering projects. Leverage your expertise in site/civil design and project management to deliver comprehensive solutions for utility and energy infra...

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

$127K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on ODOT design projects. Leverage your 10-20 years of project management expertise to ensure timely delivery of high-quality transportation engineering so...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming transportation through innovative roadway design. Leverage your expertise in ODOT-type projects while collaborating closely with clients and engineers to exceed expecta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.