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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$90K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage municipal engineering projects, develop client relationships, and deliver quality solutions in water resources. Collaborate with professionals to enhance infrastructu...

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

$125K - $195K *

Join a team that's leading innovative groundwater infrastructure projects. Leverage your hydrogeology expertise to manage complex initiatives, mentor staff, and build client relationships while drivin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Explore exciting opportunities as a Water Resource Engineer/Planner, tackling complex modeling and planning projects while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance flood management and water resou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative water resource projects. Collaborate with engineers to tackle complex challenges in watershed and stormwater management, while advancing client goals through eff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of diverse water resource projects, using your expertise to lead modeling and planning efforts while collaborating with a skilled team to ensure sustainable and effective solutions...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful water resource projects by collaborating with engineers and planners. Utilize your expertise in watershed modeling, flood analysis, and compliance to enhance sustainability and client...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $150K *

Lead innovative drainage projects, ensuring compliance and quality while managing client relations and project teams. Drive technical excellence in flood control and roadway drainage design, deliverin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $165K *

Deliver innovative water resource solutions, mentoring teams and managing complex designs across North America. Leverage your expertise in hydrology and hydraulics to enhance transportation projects a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal water infrastructure. As a Structural Engineer, you'll lead designs for vital projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure complian...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform water resources engineering by leading multidisciplinary projects, developing innovative groundwater strategies, and fostering client relationships to address critical water supply challenge...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resources projects, developing sustainable solutions, and mentoring a talented team. Collaborate with diverse clients to address critical water supply...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead and support engineering projects in water and wastewater utilities, ensuring effective design, management, and compliance with regulations while collaborating with teams and stakeholders...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead innovative water resource projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with design standards while optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness across diverse proj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team as a Design Engineer focused on innovative water/wastewater solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to analyze, design, and implement effective treatment methods while ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $144K *

Transform your career by leading air quality permitting projects, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing client relationships in a dynamic environment focused on industrial, energy, and commercial sect...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $124K *

Lead the charge in optimizing industrial water and wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions from d...

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in industrial water treatment. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes to design and implement solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate on dive...

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial water treatment. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes to design innovative solutions, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate on impactf...

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's tackling complex industrial water and wastewater projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to design innovative treatment solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary te...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial water and wastewater processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to design innovative treatment solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team as a key contributor to industrial water and wastewater projects, applying innovative treatment technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective sol...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial water treatment solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to design and implement innovative wastewater processes while collaborating with mu...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial water treatment solutions. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes to design and implement innovative treatment systems, collaborating with multidisc...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, leveraging your expertise in designing and optimizing treatment systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver inn...

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the planning and execution of residential development projects, ensuring technical quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate regulatory processes while...

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  •   Less than 5 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.