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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$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental projects; manage teams and coordinate with clients during emergency responses, focusing on data quality and compliance for diverse environmental needs...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $90K *

Shape the future of industrial hygiene by leading investigations and assessments. Collaborate with a diverse team to develop effective exposure control strategies and support multidisciplinary health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to impactful water and wastewater projects, managing master planning and modeling while fostering client relationships and mentoring early-career engineers in a supportive...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to impactful water and wastewater projects, managing master planning and modeling while fostering client relationships and mentoring early-career engineers in a supportive...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $154K *

Lead the future of surveying by managing projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence. Drive growth and innovation while overseeing project lifecycles and expanding client relationship...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion a proactive safety culture by collaborating with teams to identify hazards, reduce risks, and drive improvements in laboratory and manufacturing environments. Engage employees and lead initia...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering oversight and project management for facility processes, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while driving improvements in safety and efficiency across multip...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential in water resource projects by leading design and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage client relations, and drive business development w...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative civil design solutions by collaborating with project managers to create comprehensive construction documents, ensuring compliance and quality across various projects in site developme...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career as you tackle diverse geotechnical projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies in urban and remote settings, and contribute to effective foundation designs and geological analyse...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead growth in water resources consulting, driving strategic initiatives, client relationships, and project execution while fostering collaboration and innovation in a hybrid wo...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform water resource projects by leading design, analysis, and documentation efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and man...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive construction excellence by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive impactful construction solutions by coordinating design services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to enhance project quality and efficiency in a dynamic e...

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

$63K - $111K *

Drive your career forward by coordinating design services during construction, ensuring compliance with specifications, and collaborating with experts to deliver quality results on critical infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

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

$107K - $150K *

Transform public infrastructure by managing engineering projects, ensuring effective collaboration with consultants and regulatory agencies, and overseeing the design, permitting, and construction pha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful research on environmental contaminants and microplastics, managing complex projects from conception to publication. Collaborate with agencies and mentor students while advancing scienti...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to tackle diverse hydrogeological projects across Canada and internationally. Collaborate with experts in mining, waste management, and water supply, while developing your skills in a su...

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4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety. Drive innovative solutions while mentoring teams and managing project risks to deliver excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and deliver innovative solutions while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Lead innovative drainage design projects, conduct analyses, and collaborate with teams to deliver effective engineering solutions for clients. Manage project tasks while mentoring junior engineers and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Advance environmental compliance initiatives by developing and implementing programs that ensure adherence to regulations, while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability across operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $110K *

Unlock potential by contributing to innovative water/wastewater design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance municipal and industrial treatment solutions, ensuring compliance and effici...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $131K *

Contribute to the success of renewable energy projects by managing geotechnical engineering tasks, preparing proposals, analyzing data, and ensuring client satisfaction while coordinating resources an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $131K *

Grow your career with our Renewable Energy Team, managing complex geotechnical projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring client satisfaction in power and renewable energy development secto...

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  •   5 - 7 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.