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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$78K - $112K *

Manage EHS compliance for California operations, supporting environmental programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving sustainability initiatives while collaborating with various departments f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and execut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Pioneer environmental engineering excellence by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic solutions while nurturing a talented team to achieve compliance with federal regulations. Your exp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a high-performing team. Use your expertise...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Shape your future by leading environmental engineering efforts, guiding teams through complex remediation projects. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance and drive strategic initiatives across m...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Drive the strategic vision for environmental engineering, leading complex projects and overseeing a talented team to ensure regulatory compliance and innovative solutions in remediation efforts across...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Serve as the senior technical expert for a national environmental remediation portfolio. Lead strategy and oversight on complex projects while mentoring a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with f...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Lead the execution of complex environmental projects, guiding a national remediation team and shaping strategic approaches to achieve compliance with federal regulations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead and manage construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring quality, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and client relations. Drive project success with technical expertise and mentorship...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $106K *

Empower environmental compliance through analysis, reporting, and program management. Engage stakeholders to mitigate impacts and ensure adherence to regulations while driving continuous improvement i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $194K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in drinking water engineering, tackling complex treatment and purification challenges. Collaborate with expert teams on diverse projects, applying your technical expertise...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative process engineering solutions for federal projects, enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and advanced technology sectors while collaborating with multidiscipl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources! Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate on diverse projects, enhance community infrastructure, and build lasting professional relat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $161K *

Transform the future of our water supply! Join us to lead innovative engineering projects, ensuring the reliability and sustainability of our water systems through expert design, planning, and collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $90K *

Engage in multidisciplinary design for water resources and municipal projects. Utilize civil engineering skills to coordinate with teams, clients, and agencies while contributing to project planning...

Reposted today

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

$72K - $90K *

Elevate your career by applying civil engineering expertise in diverse water resources and municipal projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, plan, and execute impactful solutions...

Reposted today

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

$72K - $90K *

Empower your career by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse water resources and municipal projects, enhancing community infrastructure through innovative design and engineering soluti...

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective communication with clients. Manage project phases, conduct analyses, and mentor junior sta...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining geotechnical engineering by providing expert consulting and innovative solutions across diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative geotechnical engineering solutions. You'll manage diverse projects, conduct field investigations, and provide expert recommendations while collabo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Drive water resource projects by leading a talented team from planning to construction. Collaborate effectively with clients and stakeholders, while ensuring project success and fostering business dev...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $185K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing water resource management through innovative solutions. Leverage your technical expertise in surface and groundwater management, modeling, and project feasibi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $185K *

Optimize water resource management by leveraging technical expertise in surface and groundwater systems, modeling, and project feasibility. Collaborate effectively to enhance water supply reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering impactful geotechnical engineering solutions. Lead projects in transportation and infrastructure, managing teams and driving technical excellence while collabo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $135K *

Join our team to manage and deliver impactful geotechnical projects by utilizing your advanced engineering skills, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation within transportation and infrastruct...

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  •   8 - 10 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.