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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$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of industrial water solutions by leading business strategies and project execution. Drive client engagement, ensure project performance, and mentor a high-performing team to meet...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading environmental projects, managing permitting and compliance efforts, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in natural resource assessments across Florida's diverse landscap...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing environmental projects, overseeing permitting, and ensuring compliance for diverse initiatives. Leverage your expertise in natural resources to lead multidisci...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental projects, manage permitting, and ensure compliance across diverse sectors. Leverage your expertise in natural resources and ecological assessments to drive st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading environmental projects, managing permitting and compliance efforts, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in natural resource assessments. Drive strategic growth while e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to enhance organizational safety and compliance by leading environmental health programs across multiple sites, fostering a culture of safety, and ensuring regulatory adherence to prot...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive progress by managing environmental health and safety initiatives across multiple sites. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance and cultivate a culture prioritizing employee and communi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Advance project success by managing engineering and procurement for large-scale investment projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with specifications, safety standards, and budget constrain...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $110K *

Empower innovative water solutions by applying your engineering skills to design and implement sustainable water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while...

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Design and engineer innovative water/wastewater solutions. Lead projects from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver high...

6 days ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by designing and analyzing critical engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance public health through effective treatment facilities...

6 days ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Transform water/wastewater engineering projects by planning, designing, and analyzing systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing multiple assignments effectively an...

6 days ago

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

$92K - $151K *

Advance your career by leading innovative water/wastewater engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze systems that ensure clean water and effective treatment solutions...

6 days ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Support complex environmental compliance and NEPA efforts, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory adherence and effective stakeholder engagement while managing project risks and deliveri...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability initiatives. You will play a key role in managing regulatory tasks, conducting audits, and fostering a zero...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes while ensuring complia...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful environmental projects as you manage site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality outcomes for diverse clients...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful site investigations and reme...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead environmental projects across Texas, managing site investigations and remediation efforts while ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts across Texas. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver successfu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for diverse client...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of civil engineering by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative site and land development solutions. Drive project success through technical guidance, mentorship, and collabor...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading civil engineering teams in delivering innovative site and land development solutions across the Midwest. Drive project success through mentorship, technical guidance, an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Inspire excellence in civil engineering by leading project teams and delivering innovative site development solutions across the Midwest. Drive quality and efficiency while mentoring engineers and fos...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.