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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$82K - $101K *

Drive innovative HVAC and plumbing designs for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with standards while managing multiple tasks. Lead teams to deliver exceptional engineering solutions that enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $101K *

Lead mechanical design initiatives, managing HVAC and plumbing projects, while ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain client relationships for optimal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $101K *

Join us to lead mechanical engineering projects, focusing on HVAC and plumbing design for diverse building types. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape water and wastewater projects as a Site Civil Engineer, managing multi-discipline teams and ensuring high-quality design from planning through construction, while leading due diligence and commu...

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of impactful coastal protection projects, leveraging advanced engineering skills and collaboration with industry leaders to design resilient solutions for flood risk management and envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $91K *

Elevate your career as a Design Engineer, focusing on innovative water/wastewater solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and improve systems, ensuring compliance with environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $125K *

Deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for diverse infrastructure projects, focusing on water management and treatment systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective des...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $112K *

Innovate in water and wastewater engineering by designing sustainable systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive project success through technical suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to support complex environmental compliance programs, conduct audits, and prepare technical reports. Collaborate with experts while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationshi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Lead complex land development projects from conception to completion, mentoring engineering staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for public and privat...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

Empower your career by managing complex land development projects, leading teams, and delivering innovative engineering solutions from conception to completion while ensuring client satisfaction and q...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $140K *

Shape the future of water resources by managing stormwater projects, applying innovative design solutions, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance local waterways while ensuring compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative water solutions by leading design and engineering projects that enhance community water management, ensuring public health and environmental sustainability through technical e...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead environmental assessment and remediation projects, balancing fieldwork and client relations. Manage project execution from proposal to regulatory closure while mentoring junior staff and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Electrical Engineering group, guiding project execution and fostering team growth while ensuring compliance with client standards and industry codes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the growth of the Electrical Engineering group by overseeing project execution, managing resources, and ensuring client satisfaction while fostering staff development and maintaining high-qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing hydrotechnical hazards for pipelines, applying your expertise in hydrology and hydraulics to assess and mitigate risks in river and coastal environments. Collaborate with t...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $120K *

Optimize your career by supporting hydrotechnical hazard management for pipelines. Utilize your expertise in hydrology and hydraulics to assess and mitigate water-related risks in river and coastal en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $187K *

Join a dynamic waste management team in a senior engineering role, leading projects and delivering sustainable solutions for diverse clients while mentoring junior staff and promoting health and safet...

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

$115K - $140K *

Elevate your career by leading environmental consulting projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships in the fuels, power, and mining sectors. Drive business growth wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering and commissioning for utility systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across wastewater treatment and incineration projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of engineering by designing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and teams from initial field visits to successful construction co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with clients and project teams to design and develop HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems for diverse commercial and institutional projects, ensuring successful project completion from i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $98K *

Drive the future of health, safety, and environmental management by leading HSE initiatives across Service Centers, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with standards and regula...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by leading engineering services for municipal utility districts. Oversee critical infrastructure projects, manage client relationships, and provide strategic guidance to enhance c...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.