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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$100K - $105K *

Contribute to innovative industrial projects by applying your civil engineering expertise in site development, grading, and stormwater design. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver qual...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform stormwater management by developing innovative solutions for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, enhance infrastructure, and navigate complex per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $175K *

Transform energy solutions by leading advanced electrical engineering designs for healthcare and educational infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while solving complex technical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage environmental engineering projects, lead field investigations, and oversee junior staff. Collaborate with clients to restore properties while ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $133K *

Optimize environmental projects by managing proposals, conducting analysis, and overseeing field investigations. Collaborate with teams to restore environments and enhance productivity. Lead junior st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing impactful environmental projects, leading a diverse team, and enhancing local ecosystems. Your expertise will drive successful project outcomes while fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of our Roadway practice by leading multi-state initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Ohio River Valley. Collaborate with teams to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead site development projects by managing engineers, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering client relationships while navigating local regulations and community involvement to deliver innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive environmental compliance excellence by managing regulatory activities, ensuring adherence to standards, and supporting advocacy efforts. Engage with local agencies to promote sustainable practic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $157K *

Transform engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance performance in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage land development projects from design to construction, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to create effective site plans and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil engineering projects, overseeing teams to deliver innovative land development solutions while ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Healthcare team by leading project execution, managing resources, and enhancing client relations. Drive improvements, foster teamwork, and ensure compliance with healthcare design standard...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $166K *

Explore a rewarding leadership role mentoring engineers in electrical design for municipal water and wastewater projects. Drive technical success while fostering collaboration in a dynamic team dedica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance through expert guidance and field assessments. Collaborate with diverse professionals to identify risks, conduct audits, and maintain...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Champion the efficiency and safety of glass melting furnaces, ensuring optimal energy use and quality production. Collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement and troubleshoot manufactu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$126K - $211K *

Unlock innovative electrical design for industrial water projects. Lead initiatives across diverse sectors including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, and Oil & Gas. Collaborate with teams to optimize de...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$89K - $101K *

Shape the future of environmental solutions by leading solid waste projects, ensuring compliance, and delivering innovative designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive successful outcom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$263K - $395K *

Transform the technical landscape by defining and delivering innovative solutions, mentoring engineers, and shaping strategic initiatives to enhance system architecture and performance across the orga...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $97K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure by delivering innovative engineering solutions for municipal water and wastewater projects, while gaining valuable experience and mentorsh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in wastewater and civil engineering projects, driving evaluations, designs, and technical deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to ensure p...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Help us shape a sustainable energy future by leading civil engineering efforts on utility-scale renewable projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions that balan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $218K *

Lead impactful geoenvironmental projects, integrating technical expertise and business development to expand our practice and support client success through strategic consulting and project delivery a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading complex geoenvironmental projects, mentoring staff, and driving business growth. Leverage expertise in solid waste and remediation to deliver innovative solutions while col...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $209K *

Accelerate your career by leading complex geoenvironmental projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and driving business development in a dynamic consulting environment focused on sustainable waste...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.