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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$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing project teams and ensuring high-quality results in site and land development across the Midwest. Drive efficiency an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing project teams and ensuring high-quality execution across diverse land development projects in the Midwest region...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead design and execution of diverse projects, mentor engineers, and ensure excellence in project delivery across the...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic civil engineering team, driving innovative site and land development projects across the Midwest. Oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality results while fost...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions for land and site development projects across the Midwest. Oversee project execution, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality res...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions in site and land development across the Midwest. Your expertise will ensure project excellence and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project success by managing civil and environmental engineering tasks, guiding staff, and delivering comprehensive technical reports, ensuring high-quality implementation and adherence to saf...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform environmental management by overseeing compliance, safety, and waste reduction initiatives. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure efficient operations while promoting sustainability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources through innovative engineering leadership. Drive complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion while mentoring talent and fosterin...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in environmental compliance, developing strategies and systems to ensure regulatory adherence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with leadership to enhance c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower progress at the intersection of environmental science and project management. Lead multidisciplinary teams in navigating complex permitting processes while driving business development and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and grow Federal environmental restoration programs, ensuring project success through strategic oversight, risk management, and client relationship building across multidisciplinary teams and com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape a proactive safety culture by engaging employees and enhancing EHS procedures. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate hazards while ensuring compliance with regulations and standar...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion environmental compliance initiatives for airport projects, ensuring adherence to regulations, conducting assessments, and integrating sustainability into project planning. Serve as liaison wi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to oversee environmental management and energy efficiency initiatives. Collaborate with personnel to ensure compliance with sustainability goals and regulations while promoting best prac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering and design for environmental projects, ensuring quality from assessment to completion. Collaborate with teams and clients to tackle unique challenges in island infrastructure while me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $139K *

Build your career by leading impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll manage client relationships, technical teams, and grant funding while delivering high-quality engineering so...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive ecological project management by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships across diverse environmental sectors. Leverage your expertise to navigat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $222K *

Transform your career by leading engineering execution on diverse projects. Drive team performance, oversee budgets, and ensure quality delivery while fostering a positive project culture and strategi...

4 days ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Lead and innovate environmental engineering strategies, overseeing complex remediation projects while managing a dynamic team of professionals and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in a col...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Drive environmental engineering excellence by leading remediation projects and teams. Provide strategic oversight on complex designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while advising on risk and mi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Join our team as the senior technical expert in environmental engineering, leading complex remediation projects and guiding a talented team while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $171K *

Drive impactful geotechnical projects by managing client relations, mentoring staff, and delivering technical reports and designs. Collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic environment while ensurin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and execut...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Pioneer environmental engineering excellence by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic solutions while nurturing a talented team to achieve compliance with federal regulations. Your exp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business 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.