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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$160K - $200K *

Support the design and analysis of water infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. Engage with clients and ensure compliance with industry standards whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and analysis of vital water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community servic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community services through resilient engineering practices, ensuring complia...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative design and analysis for critical facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient solutions that enhance communi...

Santa Clara, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading municipal infrastructure and civil engineering projects, coordinating teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery from proposal through constr...

London, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance public health by overseeing building water systems, ensuring compliance, and preventing waterborne diseases. Lead technical staff, collaborate with engineers, and shape...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Empower public health by leading a team to enhance water system safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing waterborne diseases through expert oversight and collaboration with engineer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by designing, managing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal clients, ensuring efficient treatment and...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Engage in innovative pump station and conveyance design projects, leading efforts under senior guidance. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions in water...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $211K *

Drive compliance and continuous improvement of environmental programs across multiple sites, focusing on regulatory adherence and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with various department...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $150K *

Lead the charge in multi-discipline project management and design execution, ensuring client satisfaction in healthcare engineering. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $165K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative geotechnical solutions for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your leadership skills...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you analyze geotechnical challenges, delivering innovative solutions for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior engineers, and enhance your le...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Transform communities by leading geotechnical projects that enhance infrastructure resilience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, mentor junior engineers, and ta...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading hazardous materials projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating on innovative civil and environmental solutions across Western Canada. Join a dynamic environment focuse...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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

$116K - $175K *

Empower your career by leading advanced electrical engineering designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Innovate electrical engineering solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, leading design and coordination efforts. Ensure compliance and efficiency while tackling complex challenges in healthc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $170K *

Shape the future of environmental compliance by leading programs across air, water, and waste. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and drive continuous improvement w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater engineering projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while managing budgets and schedules. Foster client relationships and mentor j...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative municipal wastewater projects, managing design, execution, and multi-discipline teams while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to drive impactf...

2 weeks ago

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

$77K - $174K *

Drive innovation by applying advanced engineering principles to design and analyze complex electrical systems. Lead multifaceted projects, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while coll...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental excellence by leading complex assessments, managing projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality natural resource solutio...

3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance with NEPA and state regulations. Lead teams, conduct assessments, and engage with stakeholders to drive successful o...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by providing technical expertise in ultra-pure water systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance while driving continuous i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $106K *

Partner with us to design innovative industrial water and wastewater treatment solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to lead projects, prepare technical documentation, and conduct field inspe...

4 weeks ago

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

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.