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 - $110K *

Lead the charge in engineering project execution, ensuring safety compliance and delivering quality solutions. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while drivi...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships to deliver high-quality results efficiently and effectively...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mining engineering by leading projects, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions while collaborating with clients and managing a skilled...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater projects by leading design and management efforts, collaborating with diverse clients, and mentoring team members to deliver innovative solutions in the Mid-At...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower environmental initiatives by managing projects from scoping to completion. Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies while overseeing budgets and junior staff to ensure successful proje...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer in Geotechnical Engineering, leading projects and mentoring teams. Drive business development, ensure quality control, and foster client relationships while managing a diverse portfolio of pub...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead environmental due diligence initiatives, ensuring timely, quality deliverables while mentoring junior staff and driving business growth through strategic client engagement and operational excelle...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $103K *

Grow your career with this strategic role in waterfront engineering, contributing to the design and analysis of vital coastal structures while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance infrastructu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Transform project designs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative electrical, instrumentation, and control solutions for water technologies, ensuring quality, budget, and sc...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by collaborating with a cross-functional team to design and implement innovative electrical and instrumentation solutions for water treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget, an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a cross-functional team to design and implement innovative electrical and instrumentation solutions for water treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget, an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing water technology through innovative EI&C design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver custom projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mit...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Engineer and oversee environmental projects, ensuring compliance and successful execution of assessments, investigations, and remedial actions, while managing field teams and maintaining client relati...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of water technologies by leading EI&C design efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence, and suppo...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $160K *

Empower communities as you manage water resources projects, ensuring effective design and collaboration. Drive client relationships and project success, contributing to sustainable municipal systems i...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform energy solutions by leading diverse projects, conducting analyses, and collaborating with clients. Utilize engineering expertise to drive efficiency and sustainability in various sectors, en...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage water/wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on site layout, grading, and stormwater systems. Collaborate through all project phases, from conceptual des...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative pilot-scale UV bioreactors. Collaborate on process engineering tasks, from mass balances to hands-on commissioning, while fostering a safety-first...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $261K *

Champion electrical design for water/wastewater projects, offering technical guidance and business development support while fostering strong client relationships to meet project goals and regulatory...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by optimizing EHS regulatory processes and data management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage violations, and enhance reporting systems in a dynamic environment f...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Create and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet operational goals and customer e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by leading innovative water management projects, guiding a skilled team to deliver sustainable solutions for irrigation districts and agricultural entities, while enhancing client re...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion workplace safety by identifying and controlling health hazards across diverse environments. Leverage your expertise in industrial hygiene and environmental assessments to ensure employee well...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead environmental investigations and compliance projects, ensuring adherence to regulations while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate on assessments, permit applications, and remed...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Transform environmental compliance practices by independently managing inspections and assessments for high-voltage transmission projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations whi...

2 days ago

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

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.