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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental engineering. Lead diverse projects, drive business development, and mentor professionals while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Civil Engineer, leveraging 4+ years of experience to design and manage water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and compliance while foster...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fosterin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and ensure high-quality project delivery while mentor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects, focusing on site development and foundation design. Collaborate with clients and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring qu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of environmental science and project management. Lead multidisciplinary teams in navigating complex permitting processes while driving business development and ens...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $85K *

Champion innovative electrical designs for UHP gas purification systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create detailed documentation and ensure product compliance, while enhancing your en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage and lead technical assignments for municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering with diverse design projects in a supportive environment. Collaborate on site development, water, and wastewater initiatives while enjoying a...

1 week ago

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

$93K - $129K *

Contribute to the efficiency and safety of production by designing and enhancing processes, leveraging Lean methodologies, and improving documentation to optimize performance in a high-stakes manufact...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $149K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater systems, developing policies, and ensuring compliance. Oversee resources, staff, and community relations to achieve operational goals and enhance servi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $115K *

Lead diverse civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration while managing design, budgeting, and stakeholder communication in a dynamic team environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading diverse design projects focusing on pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle integration. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovation and project su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Transform urban landscapes by managing innovative infrastructure projects, balancing community needs and technical requirements while fostering collaborative teamwork and engineering excellence...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative urban engineering projects, managing diverse teams and enhancing infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. Collaborate with a skilled group while advancing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Shape innovative site design solutions for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs, from planning through construction, while enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative site design solutions for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to enhance your skills and contribute to impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through design, oversight, and project management. This role involves supervising construction, conducting surveys, and ensuring comp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $129K *

Engineer impactful civil designs for diverse projects, enhancing land development and power grid resiliency. Lead a skilled team in creating innovative solutions across multiple jurisdictions, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative civil engineering projects focused on land development and power grid resiliency. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions across mult...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate civil infrastructure solutions that enhance community living. Collaborate with diverse teams on public and private projects, ensuring quality design and execution from concept to construction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing impactful civil infrastructure that enhances communities. Collaborate with diverse teams on public and private projects, ensuring quality deliverables from concept to con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Support our team by managing plant maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$108K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in nuclear safety and environmental remediation. Lead programs, mentor professionals, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while...

4 days 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.