Environmental Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Environmental Engineering Manager opportunities for experienced professionals ready to lead technical teams and shape environmental performance. These roles combine engineering expertise, people management, and strategic decision-making across industries such as manufacturing, energy, construction, consulting, and infrastructure. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level opportunities.

What Environmental Engineering Managers Do

Environmental Engineering Managers oversee projects and programs that help organizations meet environmental requirements and improve their impact. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include managing environmental assessments, remediation, pollution prevention, water and waste programs, permitting, and compliance initiatives. Managers coordinate with engineers, scientists, operations teams, regulators, vendors, and executives to deliver sound technical outcomes on schedule and within budget.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or a related engineering discipline, along with substantial experience leading complex projects or teams. Useful strengths include knowledge of environmental regulations, risk assessment, sustainability practices, project and budget management, and clear communication. Requirements vary by role; some positions may prefer or require professional engineering licensure, specialized technical expertise, or experience in a particular industry.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Environmental Engineering Managers may advance into director, sustainability, environmental health and safety, or broader operations leadership roles. Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, qualifications, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted Environmental Engineering Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, and compare opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

Find Environmental Engineering Manager Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover senior environmental engineering roles and explore opportunities across organizations committed to compliance, responsible operations, and environmental improvement. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to identify positions that fit your next career move.

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$100K - $120K *

Explore new territories and drive growth by leading business development initiatives. You'll analyze customer needs, manage sales forecasts, and implement strategies to maximize revenue while providin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive HRIS excellence by optimizing technologies and core processes, enhancing compliance, and delivering impactful solutions that elevate operational efficiency and employee experience across the org...

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3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

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4 days ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Drive growth in our Site Investigation and Remediation practice by leveraging your extensive environmental expertise, leading complex projects, and cultivating strategic client relationships across Ca...

San Jose, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

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$130K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $151K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on driving sales growth in the plastics industry. Utilize your technical expertise and sales experience to foster customer partnerships and deliver tailored solutions across...

South Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $400K *

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Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $144K *

Drive success by leading commissioning projects for critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and execute testing of complex systems, all while mainta...

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$126K - $153K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

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$116K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and m...

Arlington, VARemote

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $199K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $174K *

Empower your career with hands-on technical leadership, driving innovation and excellence in healthcare systems. Lead a talented team, mentoring engineers while architecting scalable, secure solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $220K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $196K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Environmental Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    An Environmental Engineering Manager leads people and projects addressing environmental compliance and performance. Responsibilities may include permitting, environmental assessments, remediation, pollution prevention, and water or waste programs, depending on the organization.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Environmental Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek a relevant engineering degree and significant experience managing technical projects or teams. Knowledge of environmental regulations, project management, and communication skills are valuable; some roles may require or prefer professional engineering licensure.

  • Which industries hire Environmental Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Common employers include companies in manufacturing, energy, construction, infrastructure, and environmental consulting, as well as organizations with significant compliance or sustainability programs.

  • How much do Environmental Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for specific compensation information.

  • How can I find Environmental Engineering Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Environmental Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s salary, responsibilities, location, and qualifications to find opportunities suited to your background.