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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$81K - $109K *

Help us shape the future of land development by designing innovative site-civil engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions for public and private sectors i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $145K *

Elevate your career by tackling diverse geotechnical projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and enhancing your project management skills while making a direct impact on local communitie...

Cranbrook, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex capital projects, guiding multi-discipline teams, and fostering long-term client partnerships. Drive execution strategies and influence stakeholders while ensuring...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining the design of specialty gas and chemical distribution systems. Leverage your expertise in hazardous materials and ultra-high-purity systems to lead projects across semico...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative I&C engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. Mentor junior staff while overseeing project design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring tec...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions by leading diverse projects, conducting analyses, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality results while mentoring junior staff and eng...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage engineering and consulting services across diverse projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and effective communication with clients. Lead investigations, analyses, and design efforts while ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $134K *

Help us ensure environmental compliance by monitoring air emissions, developing regulatory reports, and collaborating with teams nationwide to uphold standards and improve procedures in line with loca...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $157K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative engineering solutions across Ohio's roadway systems...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of highway drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring design accuracy and quality. Manage project documentation, budgets, and client relationships while coordinating with various...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative hydraulic modeling solutions for diverse land development projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resource projects, utilizing advanced modeling techniques, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance flood management and environmental resilien...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $135K *

Lead environmental permitting initiatives in Massachusetts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse infrastructure and restoration projects. Drive permitting strategies, manage applicati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading environmental permitting efforts in Massachusetts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and successful approvals while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Transform your career by leading environmental permitting projects in Massachusetts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate complex regulations and drive successful project outcomes in i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental permitting projects in Massachusetts, guiding multidisciplinary efforts from strategy to approval. Leverage your expertise to navigate regulations and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Lead environmental permitting initiatives in Massachusetts, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on diverse infrastructure and restoration projects. Utilize your expertise to navigate regulation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Engineer the future of environmental permitting by leading diverse projects across Massachusetts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate complex regulations, ensuring timely approvals an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic investigations, supporting water resource and environmental projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop models, analyze data, and prepare technical...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $110K *

Lead geotechnical investigations and design projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on land development, preparing reports and overseeing construction inspec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $85K *

Drive your engineering career while learning the intricate design processes of commercial buildings. Collaborate with senior staff, engage in diverse projects, and explore specialization paths as part...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer robust AI solutions by integrating advanced technologies into business processes, enhancing workflows, and driving innovation. Lead projects from development to deployment, ensuring scalabilit...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing air quality projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting clients in achieving sustainability goals. Collaborate with a dynamic team while mentoring ju...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $166K *

Take ownership of air quality projects, leading permitting and compliance efforts for diverse industries. Utilize your expertise in regulatory strategy and modeling to enhance client relationships and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $158K *

Engage in construction management for diverse projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. Collaborate with teams and clients to support planning, execution, and oversight of construction...

4 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.