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 *

Champion a proactive safety culture by leading EHS initiatives, coaching teams, and implementing effective health and safety processes across biogas sites. Collaborate with operations to enhance safet...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Empower a proactive safety culture by leading EHS initiatives, coaching teams, and ensuring compliance at biogas sites. Collaborate with operations to enhance safety processes and foster continuous im...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Empower a proactive safety culture by leading EHS initiatives, coaching teams, and ensuring compliance at biogas sites. Collaborate with operations to enhance safety processes and foster continuous im...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $143K *

Empower communities by designing impactful public works projects. Collaborate with clients on diverse infrastructure initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive project success through innovative...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Empower your career as a Project Engineer in Public Works, engaging with diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while driving impactful infrastructure solutions a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join our Public Works team as a Project Engineer, where you'll design municipal infrastructure, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff across diverse projects in the public sector...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join our Public Works team as a Project Engineer, where you'll design municipal infrastructure, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff across diverse projects in the public sector. Your expertis...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading diverse projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on community impact and pro...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Champion innovative public infrastructure projects, engaging with clients and mentoring junior engineers. Drive diverse initiatives in utilities, road reconstructions, and more, while ensuring complia...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Public Works team, engaging in diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful community infrastructure...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through diverse projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll engage with clients, design municipal systems, and mentor junior staff while con...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with local clients on diverse projects, from utilities to parks, while mentoring j...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing diverse public works projects, enhancing community infrastructure while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, emp...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading diverse projects in utilities, roads, and parks. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and technical excellence in a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting environmental and engineering projects in the Midwest through investigation, remediation, design, and regulatory compliance, ensuring effective collaboration with client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead and manage diverse water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Drive critical infrastr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Lead the civil and environmental aspects of construction documents for storage tank projects, ensuring compliance and integration of design requirements across multiple facilities while addressing sit...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering by leading critical projects for storage tank removal and replacement, ensuring compliance and sustainability across multip...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by designing and developing advanced mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while ensuring project integrity through rig...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $105K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading construction and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and mentoring team members to achieve project success...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $133K *

Champion sustainable development efforts by leading renewable energy project design, permitting, and client relations. Drive innovation as part of a team focused on successful project execution and cl...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $185K *

Optimize water and wastewater projects by leading design and execution efforts. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for public sector clients, ensuring project success thro...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $175K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems for energy projects, leading design efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Drive solutions for HVAC and ther...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

Design and oversee mechanical systems for energy projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring jun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.