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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$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering proposals and manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality deliverables while aligning with client requirements and pro...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Manage environmental projects by overseeing permitting, compliance, and field investigations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success across transportation, energy, and land...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $130K *

Champion innovative environmental solutions by leading complex projects, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Drive quality and safety standards while engaging with clients to deliver impa...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with specifications while fostering client relations and team collaboration for successful outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing teams, overseeing investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to restore properties while enh...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting environmental compliance and air permitting. Collaborate across teams to enhance documentation and streamline processes, ensuring regulatory adherence a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental sustainability and innovation. As a key contributor, you'll lead projects that enhance resource management and compliance, driving impactful solutions for...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing construction activities, ensuring safety and efficiency across projects. Collaborate with contractors and engineering to drive successful project execution a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform environmental projects by managing complex analyses, leading teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Contribute to restoring environments and driving innovative solut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $171K *

Lead the charge in managing geotechnical projects and client relationships. Collaborate with industry experts while mentoring staff and overseeing project execution, from design to construction, ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful water facility projects by managing construction teams, ensuring compliance, and coordinating with stakeholders. Oversee project costs, schedules, and inspections to deliver high-quali...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by contributing to environmental remediation projects and site investigations. Collaborate with diverse teams to evaluate technologies, compile data, and produce comprehensive reports...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Transform your career by providing essential SHE support in environmental compliance and waste management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety and sustainability in a dynamic manufacturin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $128K *

Shape operational excellence by leading capital projects and reliability initiatives in a chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $174K *

Oversee the execution of complex technical projects, ensuring alignment between technology and operations while leading cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions to mission challenges...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$92K - $174K *

Lead the execution of complex technical projects, ensuring alignment between engineering and operations. Develop innovative solutions for mission challenges while overseeing scope, schedules, and budg...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic mechanical engineering team, overseeing complex building projects. Drive design excellence, manage client relationships, and ensure quality deliverables while fostering a col...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mechanical engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring talent, and ensuring quality design solutions for complex building systems while fostering str...

4 days ago

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

$115K - $120K *

Lead complex engineering projects by defining scope, managing resources, and ensuring technical feasibility. Collaborate with stakeholders for timely completion and risk management. Oversee project pe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse water projects, managing designs, and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative environment focused on innovative solutions and professional growth...

3 weeks ago

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

$79K - $119K *

Lead the charge in executing environmental permitting projects across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental project management efforts, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams for clean energy and storage projects. Drive project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and business de...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to steer enterprise-wide initiatives, utilizing Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and mentor emerging leaders while collaborating with cross...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and effective communication among stakeholders. Drive preconstruction efforts and oversee execution to meet project goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful environmental projects, managing site assessments, remediation, and client relationships while mentoring professionals and ensuring project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.