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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$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading complex water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with municipalities and guide strategic initiatives impacting community resilience, while mentoring juni...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Make your mark at the forefront of ultrapure water treatment solutions. As a key technical leader, you'll drive system integration and optimize processes for the microelectronics industry, ensuring pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining ultrapure water solutions. As a key technical leader, you'll drive innovative designs and optimize systems for the microelectronics industry, ensuring project success thr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ultrapure water treatment solutions. As a key technical partner, you'll leverage your expertise to optimize system designs, ensuring compliance and efficiency...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, leveraging your expertise to design and optimize ultrapure water treatment systems for the microelectronics industry, ensuring project success through innova...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive geotechnical engineering excellence by leading projects, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions for diverse public and priv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $138K *

Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by applying technical expertise to moderately complex projects, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with teams to meet project ob...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in planning, design, and construction to tackle diverse challenges and enhance communit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Drive your engineering career forward by rotating through diverse functions in mining operations, gaining hands-on experience in surveying, ventilation, and planning while ensuring compliance with saf...

Timmins, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative chemical engineering solutions by designing robust processing equipment, conducting engineering studies, and enhancing system configurations for optimal performance in diverse applica...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Lead process optimization initiatives for centrifugal equipment, enhancing production capabilities and quality standards. Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to develop innovative solutions while ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead critical engineering projects at a major hydropower facility, providing mentorship and technical expertise. Engage in design, maintenance, and operational activities to ensure efficient power gen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by providing technical expertise and mentorship for complex mechanical engineering projects at a major hydropower facility, ensuring compliance with standards and enhanci...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $93K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental testing projects. Manage onsite operations, coordinate logistics, and ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring a team. Your expertise in stack testi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $93K *

Champion environmental excellence by leading field management for source testing projects. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure compliance, safety, and quality while mentoring the field team f...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $93K *

Optimize environmental testing processes as a field project manager, ensuring operational safety, efficient scheduling, and regulatory compliance. Lead a team in stack testing and maintain quality con...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Deliver your expertise in financial consulting for utilities, managing diverse projects from budget planning to revenue forecasting. Collaborate with clients, analyze data, and produce technical repor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading water infrastructure projects, engaging with clients and overseeing design and construction phases while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project su...

1 month ago

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

$73K - $132K *

Shape environmental remediation projects by leading technical design, regulatory documentation, and field implementation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and effective pr...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $145K *

Champion pipeline project success by managing all phases from design to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards, and optimize resources to meet client exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive assessments of building performance and energy efficiency. Collaborate with clients to enhance sustainability practices while reducing operational costs through detailed audits...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading design, planning and collaboration efforts in a dynamic team environment focused on enhancing municipal infrastructure and community health...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Lead and innovate environmental engineering strategies, overseeing complex remediation projects while managing a dynamic team of professionals and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in a col...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Drive environmental engineering excellence by leading remediation projects and teams. Provide strategic oversight on complex designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while advising on risk and mi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Join our team as the senior technical expert in environmental engineering, leading complex remediation projects and guiding a talented team while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strat...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.