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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of engineering projects in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Manage design, inspections, and project resources while ensuring timely completion and adherence to budg...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $128K *

Champion public works projects by leading engineering design and construction management efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while supervising staff and addressing technical chal...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water and wastewater systems, managing projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction in a dyn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $89K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee public construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Utilize AutoCAD for drafting and perform inspections while maintaining project documentatio...

2 days ago

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

$67K - $102K *

Transform the future of operations by leading process improvement initiatives. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and ensure excellence across the value chain...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $104K *

Grow your career with a skilled Geotechnical team, fostering innovation and collaboration while performing critical geologic hazard analysis and ensuring successful project execution across diverse si...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $117K *

Unlock your potential as you support the design and delivery of vital water infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in engineering design, project coordination, and construction support w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $135K *

Champion a culture of safety by leading EHS programs across manufacturing and commissioning sites. Drive compliance with regulations, enhance environmental stewardship, and support ESG initiatives whi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $98K *

Advance workplace safety by managing Environmental, Health, Safety, and Wellness programs. Engage with teams to ensure compliance with regulations and foster a proactive safety culture on the manufact...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by conducting geotechnical assessments, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project compliance to drive successful infrastructure development...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer transformative geotechnical solutions by conducting site investigations, designing robust foundations, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with teams to impact constructi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us to lead geotechnical projects, conduct site investigations, and optimize foundation designs. Collaborate with diverse teams while ensuring project success through expert analy...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining data workflows and tools that integrate with EQuIS. Collaborate with clients to deliver scalable solutions while enhancing engineering practices in a dyna...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing data solutions that enhance environmental data management. Collaborate with clients to deliver scalable tools and optimize workflows while ensuring be...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Transform environmental data management by building custom tools and workflows. Collaborate with clients to deliver scalable solutions, design ETL pipelines, and enhance engineering practices in a dyn...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of energy by applying your process engineering expertise to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions across diverse projects while collaborating with multidisciplina...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive a culture of safety and compliance by leading EHS initiatives, engaging personnel, and ensuring regulatory adherence. Collaborate with site leadership to enhance environmental stewardship and pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage the full lifecycle of environmental permitting and compliance across U.S. mining and processing projects. Lead agency interactions, ensure regulatory adherence, and support sustainability initi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in environmental permitting and compliance across U.S. mining and processing projects. Manage agency relationships, oversee compliance obligations, and drive sustainability initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading permitting and compliance for diverse U.S. projects. Manage agency relationships, ensure regulatory adherence, and drive sustainability initiatives while collaborating w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that leads diverse stormwater and infrastructure projects, from design to construction management. Collaborate with clients and agencies while providing mentoring and driving business deve...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative team focused on environmental permitting for power projects. Utilize your expertise in analysis and technical reporting to guide projects through regulatory...

Today

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

$130K - $145K *

Champion environmental compliance by overseeing permitting, reporting, and regulatory adherence at a solvent-based manufacturing facility. Lead initiatives across air, water, and waste to maintain ISO...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative electrical solutions for complex industrial and energy projects. Leverage your expertise in nuclear, oil and gas, and switchgear design while leading multidisc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $95K *

Unlock potential by contributing your skills to impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while growing your career through diverse engineering c...

Reposted 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.