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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$125K - $135K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic alignment and success through cross-functional collaboration and expert project management in water/wast...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse geotechnical projects, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with teams across multiple offices to enhance client satisfaction and ensure project excel...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Empower project teams by integrating health and safety protocols into site operations. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to enhance safety culture and compliance, ensuring effective implemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $160K *

Transform water and wastewater infrastructure projects by leading design, planning, and management efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful execution of civil engineering tasks, focusing o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $101K *

Champion innovative hydrogeological projects by guiding assessments, collaborating with diverse teams, and enhancing client relations. Leverage your expertise to ensure high-quality deliverables and f...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $144K *

Elevate transportation infrastructure by leading construction projects, supervising engineers, and ensuring compliance with standards. This role is vital for delivering quality engineering solutions a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion environmental compliance by developing strategies and programs that ensure adherence to regulations while driving continuous improvement across business units. Collaborate with leadership to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $165K *

Transform environmental consulting by leading complex investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Engage with diverse clients while delivering high-quality project outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $171K *

Lead the charge in managing geotechnical projects and client relationships. Collaborate with industry experts while mentoring staff and overseeing project execution, from design to construction, ensur...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Process Engineer, leveraging your expertise in ultrapure water treatment to enhance system design and integration for the microelectronics industry, while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative ultrapure water treatment solutions as a key technical leader, collaborating with customers to optimize system design and operation while ensuring compliance with industry standards a...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining ultrapure water treatment solutions. As a key technical leader, you'll leverage your expertise to design and optimize systems for the microelectronics industry, ensuring...

Boise, IDRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing inspections, compliance, and documentation processes. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure adherence to standards and enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop client relationships and provide tailored filtration solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive sales growth and ensure customer satisfaction in the wat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients to deliver tailored filtration solutions, leveraging your engineering expertise. Drive sales growth by building relationships and collaborating with internal teams to ensure custom...

Kingwood, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $101K *

Shape the future of Hydrogeology as you tackle complex challenges, collaborate with experts, and lead impactful projects that influence water resource management and community engagement across multip...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$71K - $106K *

Champion air quality initiatives by supporting compliance and permitting projects for diverse clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive innovation and enhance environmental sustainability acro...

3 weeks ago

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

$71K - $106K *

Drive impactful air quality solutions by supporting compliance and permitting projects for diverse industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance environmental sustainability and ensure regula...

3 weeks ago

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

$71K - $106K *

Transform air quality compliance by leading projects for diverse industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions in environmental health and safety, ensuring regulatory adh...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital liaison in wastewater operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support a key treatment program and enhance infrastruct...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion a robust EHS program, ensuring compliance and safety for all stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, incident investigation, and regulatory engagement, fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing water/wastewater projects, coordinating designs, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative land development solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance from concept to construction. Grow your career with a f...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform environmental remediation practices by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring teams. Drive strategic growth initiatives while ensuring compliance and deliver...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful environmental remediation projects across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions, manage client relationships, and drive business develo...

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.