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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$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...

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

$110K - $142K *

Drive engineering initiatives by overseeing road and bridge construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and coordinating with various stakeholders to deliver high-qu...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $142K *

Manage engineering activities for road and bridge projects, ensuring compliance with regulations. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution while coordinating with various stakeholders to ach...

1 week ago

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

$84K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading engineering projects in natural resources. Supervise teams, manage projects, and develop policies while contributing to sustainable land management initiatives. Join u...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth in water resource engineering by leading projects, managing teams, and driving business development in Virginia. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance market presence and deliv...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in water resource engineering. Lead projects, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships while expanding market presence in Virginia. Your expertise will shape in...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join us to ensure structural integrity as a Special Inspector of Record, overseeing on-site inspections and compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance the integrity of structural projects by ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards through hands-on inspections and collaboration with project teams...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring structural integrity and compliance. As a Special Inspector of Record, you'll oversee on-site inspections, collaborate with project teams, and uphold industry...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of structural integrity by serving as the Special Inspector of Record, ensuring compliance with design specifications and industry standards through hands-on inspections and collaborati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of structural integrity by ensuring compliance and quality in construction. As a key on-site inspector, you'll oversee critical projects, collaborate with teams, and uphold industry s...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring structural integrity and compliance on-site. As a Special Inspector of Record, you'll oversee construction practices, conduct inspections, and collaborate with...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage on-site inspections as the Special Inspector of Record, ensuring compliance with structural engineering standards and codes. Collaborate with project teams to resolve issues and maintain qualit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring structural integrity and compliance. As a Special Inspector of Record, you'll oversee on-site inspections, collaborate with project teams, and uphold industry...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Special Inspector of Record, ensuring structural integrity and compliance on-site. Leverage your expertise in civil engineering to conduct inspections, collaborate with teams...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop and manage comprehensive safety programs for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a strong safety culture. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and main...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative geotechnical solutions for mining and civil projects. Collaborate on complex designs, conduct evaluations, and lead field explorations while ensuring safety and compliance in a dyn...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative civil engineering design, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You'll mentor engineers while managing project activities and ensuring compliance with industry reg...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in forensic investigations of construction incidents, applying your extensive management experience to analyze procedures and provide expert testimony. Collaborate with industry experts while c...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead engineering projects by optimizing resources, ensuring operational efficiency, and managing client expectations. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results while maintaining project t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Support multi-discipline design projects by performing site evaluations, stormwater management, and engineering reporting, while coordinating with regulatory standards and local ordinances to facilita...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Empower project success by leading geotechnical engineering initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality reports and designs while fostering client relationships a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $125K *

Elevate your career by managing complex geotechnical and geostructural projects. Lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships in a dynamic, coll...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and support capital projects in pharmaceutical environments, ensuring effective execution of construction, commissioning, and startup activities while collaborating with internal teams and cont...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $127K *

Shape the future of civil and military infrastructure projects by leading design efforts, establishing criteria, and coordinating comprehensive plans for diverse projects, ensuring quality and complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical 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.