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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$90K - $123K *

Lead environmental initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance sustainability at a manufacturing facility. Drive regulatory activities, oversee treatment processes, and manage audits, while fostering...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $105K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site assessments, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Collaborate across services while supporting business development...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $105K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing assessments, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Collaborate across services while supporting business development and e...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to a safer workplace by developing, managing, and enhancing safety and environmental programs while leading a team committed to compliance and innovation in a collaborative environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental compliance initiatives, leading a team of professionals, and ensuring adherence to regulations while supporting operations and engineering efforts across...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on ODOT design projects. Leverage your 10-20 years of project management expertise to ensure timely delivery of high-quality transportation engineering so...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming transportation through innovative roadway design. Leverage your expertise in ODOT-type projects while collaborating closely with clients and engineers to exceed expecta...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Drive successful engineering outcomes by leading roadway design projects, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance transportation infrastructure across Ohio, ensuring client satisfaction through h...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Deliver outstanding roadway design solutions for diverse highway projects, ensuring client satisfaction while managing design teams and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project goals in Ohio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a team in delivering innovative civil designs for utility-scale renewable projects while ensuring strategic alignment, quality assurance, and effective workflows to achieve project su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to manage civil design for utility-scale renewable projects, providing strategic leadership and mentorship to ensure successful project execution while fostering innovation and col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead innovative civil design initiatives for utility-scale renewable projects, guiding a talented team to ensure efficient project execution, uphold standards, and foster strong client relationships i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Oversee civil design for utility-scale renewable projects while providing leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to the team. Ensure project success through effective resource management, QA/Q...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $99K *

Explore complex environmental challenges as you lead compliance programs, ensuring sustainable utility operations while collaborating with teams to protect natural resources and meet regulatory standa...

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead the successful delivery of multi-million-dollar water infrastructure projects. Manage project execution, staffing, and client engagement while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and financ...

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage diverse water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and effective delivery while leading business development and project teams across Northern Alberta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Transform energy and water management practices by leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance with federal standards. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, conduct audits, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $140K *

Shape the future of air quality compliance by providing expert guidance and support to manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies, ensuring adher...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading environmental permitting and surveying for energy projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct inspections, and engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $145K *

Drive impactful land engineering projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and delivering innovative site/civil solutions that enhance community resilience and suppor...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $191K *

Engineer innovative solutions in environmental engineering, focusing on water sustainability and public health. Lead complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance and quality while me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with diverse teams to design innovative land development projects, impacting urban and commercial landscapes from concept to completion...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive environmental compliance and team leadership in a manufacturing setting, ensuring regulatory adherence and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Oversee laboratory operations and promote co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure and public heal...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead and support land development projects, driving design, permitting, and client management initiatives while collaborating across teams for successful project execution and growt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.