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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$127K - $157K *

Deliver outstanding roadway design solutions for diverse highway projects, ensuring client satisfaction while managing design teams and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals in Ohio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful environmental solutions by leading complex projects in ecological risk assessment and toxicology. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate contaminated sites and ensure com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $109K *

Drive impactful health and safety projects by managing client relationships, leading assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior staff and delivering outstandin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform air quality compliance by conducting advanced dispersion modeling, drafting permits, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to environmental regulations while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Elevate project outcomes by coordinating with clients and teams, performing engineering calculations, and transforming designs into technical specifications for diverse public and private projects...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. Collaborate on diverse projects, providing essential support in planning, design, and construction management while ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with impactful infrastructure projects, collaborating on design, planning, and construction oversight. Engage with diverse teams to enhance community development and ensure project s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water/wastewater solutions, managing complex projects, and collaborating with a multi-discipline team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfact...

4 days ago

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

$108K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing plant performance and ensuring equipment reliability in power generation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency, maintain compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing plant performance and ensuring equipment reliability in power generation. Contribute to sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

The Environmental Chemist will support the environmental remediation team by executing technical consulting work for government clients. This role involves understanding remedial process chemistry, co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from design to execution, and ensuring client satisfaction and project profitabi...

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform municipal water and wastewater treatment through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, evaluate, and optimize treatment facilities, ensuring c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage drainage design projects by applying hydrologic and hydraulic principles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative stormwater solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles to design innovative drainage solutions for transportation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Innovate drainage design solutions for transportation projects, applying hydrologic and hydraulic principles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public safety and system resilience wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Develop innovative drainage solutions by applying hydrologic and hydraulic principles to transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance public safety and system resilienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $191K *

Transform environmental engineering by leading complex projects that enhance water sustainability and public health. Utilize advanced expertise to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring team mem...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team. Drive innovative solutions and business development efforts...

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

$120K *

Optimize stormwater management solutions while leading project teams and mentoring staff. Drive technical excellence and business development in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in water/wastewater treatment projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships while mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and project success from plannin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $175K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on environmental assessment and remediation. Lead projects from investigation to closure, collaborating across disciplines to tackle complex environmental...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $175K *

Innovate your career with a Senior Environmental Engineer role, leading complex projects in environmental assessment and remediation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle unique challeng...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $140K *

The Environmental Site and Conveyance Project Manager is responsible for overseeing civil engineering projects related to water and wastewater treatment and conveyance. This role involves managing a t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $140K *

Lead the charge in planning and design of civil engineering projects, ensuring effective project management and client relations while mentoring staff and overseeing diverse land development initiativ...

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  •   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.