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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$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our geoenvironmental practice by leading complex projects and client engagements. Utilize your engineering expertise and business development skills to drive growth, innovate solutions, and me...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $209K *

Advance the geoenvironmental practice by managing complex solid waste projects, delivering strategic technical guidance, and leading business development efforts to enhance client relationships and ma...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $199K *

Elevate geoenvironmental practices by leading complex projects, driving business growth, and delivering technical expertise in solid waste management, remediation, and engineering consulting while men...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex geoenvironmental projects, delivering innovative solutions while mentoring staff and driving practice growth in a collaborative environment focused on sustainabilit...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of safety in Oil & Gas projects by driving compliance, fostering a proactive culture, and collaborating with teams to ensure effective risk management and project execution across all...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $105K *

Discover a rewarding opportunity to support transportation infrastructure projects, enhancing your skills in roadway and drainage engineering while collaborating with experienced professionals to make...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to support transportation infrastructure projects across Arizona. Collaborate with experienced professionals in roadway and drainage engineering, enhancing your skills while making...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Engage in diverse projects, balancing fieldwork and office tasks while contributing to client-focused initiatives and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Support a dynamic team in hydrology and hydrogeology, analyzing climate data, developing models, and ensuring effective water management for mining projects. Collaborate on innovative solutions to enh...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Empower our Hydrogeology and Hydrology team by analyzing climate data, developing hydrological models, and conducting sensitivity analyses to enhance water management strategies in mining projects. Yo...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a diverse team to analyze hydrological data, develop models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental ste...

Nanaimo, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and model hydrological data, develop water balance models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental stewardship and...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Collaborate with a diverse team of experts to analyze hydrological data, develop models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental stewardship and c...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive safety excellence by leading and implementing safety programs across projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks, ensure compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Lead innovative water resources design for transportation projects, managing hydrologic and hydraulic elements while ensuring environmental compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deli...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $91K *

Empower municipal clients by executing water/wastewater projects, focusing on planning, design, and construction. Collaborate with teams to enhance facility compliance and innovate treatment processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water and wastewater projects. As a Graduate Engineer II, you'll support municipal clients through planning, design, and construction, ensuring compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $112K *

Unlock potential by coordinating large-scale environmental programs, managing compliance, and ensuring effective permitting processes. Work independently with diverse stakeholders to drive environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that drives geotechnical engineering excellence. Collaborate on diverse projects, manage teams, and interface with clients to deliver innovative solutions in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful environmental remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver innovative solutions and ensure project suc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of environmental remediation by leading innovative projects, managing teams, and driving business development. Collaborate with diverse clients while ensuring technical excellence and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $149K *

Join a team that's tackling complex water and wastewater challenges. Collaborate with multi-disciplined professionals to design innovative solutions for municipal clients, enhancing infrastructure and...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as a Geotechnical Engineering Project Manager, overseeing diverse projects in energy, transportation, and more. Manage subsurface investigations and construction compliance while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $155K *

Reimagine compliance and reliability as you harness your stack testing expertise. Lead client projects, manage resources, and develop innovative solutions to meet regulatory requirements in a dynamic...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.