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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$134K - $201K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and managing project execution acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead hydrologic and hydraulic projects, ensuring compliance with FEMA regulations while mentoring teams and managing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions in floodplain management and water...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Champion a safety-first culture by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving employee engagement at a key manufacturing facility. Collaborate with teams to assess risks and implement e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $105K *

Champion project success by collaborating with teams to develop technical strategies, manage client communications, and ensure profitable project execution across diverse industrial applications...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $125K *

Drive the future of water and wastewater engineering by evaluating, designing, and managing projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance infrastructure and ensure sustainable solutions for com...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $115K *

Drive safety and compliance in mining operations by overseeing inspections, reviewing plans, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workplace health and safety...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing complex environmental projects, leading teams, and driving regulatory compliance from planning to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project excellence while...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $128K *

Lead the charge in promoting and maintaining regional environmental health and safety programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, conduct training, and drive continual improvement in safety...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $128K *

Drive safety excellence by promoting and maintaining environmental health programs, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with teams to enhance workplace...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $128K *

Optimize regional environmental health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and promoting wellness. Lead inspections, training, and data analysis to enhance safety culture across commercial sit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Join a collaborative team to drive diverse mechanical engineering projects, solve complex problems, and enhance operations in the Nuclear Sector. Your expertise will impact design and construction, en...

Pickering, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team, leading innovative civil engineering projects. Oversee design compliance, mentor staff, and ensure cost-effective solutions while maintaining professional standar...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver cost-effective designs while mentoring junior staff a...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing T&D protection schemes, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating across engineering and operations to enhance system performance and resolve c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a safe workplace and ensuring compliance with EHSQ standards. You will implement health and safety programs, train employees, and maintain regulatory complian...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Advance environmental solutions by conducting site assessments, managing investigations, and developing remediation strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while maintaining high...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex EHS consulting projects, driving client satisfaction and team development. Leverage deep technical expertise to enhance client relationships and deliver high-quality, integrated servic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in prototype tooling and process development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes for advanced products in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and development of prototype tooling and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and support rapid product innovation in a dynamic R&D en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing thermoplastic injection molding processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate on new product introductions and continuous improvements while providing techni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Develop and optimize technical strategies to support carbon technology sales, enhancing customer applications and expanding market opportunities through collaboration with engineering and sales teams...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Optimize solid waste compliance and program effectiveness through strategic planning, staff supervision, and community engagement. Drive initiatives for recycling and diversion while ensuring adherenc...

2 days ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Develop civil engineering solutions for land development projects, leading teams and managing construction services. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance while optimizing pro...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Lead the charge in land development engineering, managing projects, teams, and client communications to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes while delivering expertise in civil design and compliance...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Develop and oversee land development projects while managing technical teams and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, schedules, and budgets...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 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.