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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$85K *

Join a dynamic team to support innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver high-quality solutions, enhance community infrastructure, and advance your te...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform essential infrastructure by supporting innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with experienced teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your technic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative water and wastewater projects by collaborating with Project Managers to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, enhancing community infrastructure while advancing your tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $211K *

Drive innovative water solutions as a Lead Water Engineer, managing complex projects in stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional engi...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $150K *

Lead innovative drainage projects, ensuring compliance and quality while managing client relations and project teams. Drive technical excellence in flood control and roadway drainage design, deliverin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage and oversee multidiscipline water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective design, planning, and execution for municipal clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that enha...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater engineering projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while managing budgets and schedules. Foster client relationships and mentor j...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative municipal wastewater projects, managing design, execution, and multi-discipline teams while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to drive impactf...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful public works projects by leading a dynamic team in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ensuring successful project execution for local governments and stakeholders while fostering caree...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources initiatives, ensuring effective executi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, driving successful public works projects. Collaborate with management and technical experts to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Program Manager, driving impactful public works projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance water resources and flood mitigation strategies, ensuring successful proj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of critical nuclear material projects, collaborating with international partners and managing national laboratory teams to ensure effective treatment, packaging, and shipment of nuclear...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful environmental and solid waste projects by managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and r...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading teams and coordinating resources effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading design, planning and collaboration efforts in a dynamic team environment focused on enhancing municipal infrastructure and community health...

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

$86K - $155K *

Lead the charge in environmental site assessments and remediation efforts, focusing on ensuring compliance with regulations while contributing to diverse fieldwork and office-related tasks. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Lead and manage diverse environmental projects across the US, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships to achieve project goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively to deliver exception...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee resource management, project scheduling, and client communication while prom...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and quality s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, resolve operational issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and qu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, oversee resources, and lead safety efforts while promoti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, lead safety efforts, and drive operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and upholding safety and quality standards while meeting client expectations and coor...

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  •   5 - 7 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.