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 - $100K *

Drive innovative land development projects by managing design and technical planning, ensuring compliance and efficiency in site layouts, stormwater management, and client relations to foster resilien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading soil management efforts on major infrastructure projects. Utilize your expertise with environmental regulations while guiding teams and interfacing with clients to deliv...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by developing and implementing EHS policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety through training and collaboration with all le...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across operations, overseeing programs to ensure regulatory adherence while championing waste reduction and resource...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Shape innovative urban stormwater management projects, leading complex initiatives in hydrologic analysis, design, and regulatory compliance while mentoring staff and driving business development effo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $218K *

Champion innovative urban stormwater management projects, leading complex analyses and designs. Drive compliance, mentoring, and business development while ensuring sustainable practices in water reso...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $218K *

Unlock your potential as you lead innovative water resource projects, focusing on urban stormwater management and sustainable practices. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive impactful solutions an...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $170K *

Transform environmental data management by designing and overseeing robust database systems, ensuring quality processes, and delivering actionable insights for multidisciplinary projects in environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $170K *

Engineer robust environmental data systems and workflows, ensuring quality and accessibility for multidisciplinary projects. Leverage expertise in chemistry and database management to deliver decision...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $178K *

Unlock your potential by managing environmental data systems and workflows. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for impactful environmental projects. Dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $178K *

Partner with us to manage and enhance environmental data systems, ensuring quality and accessibility for multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in database management and environmental sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading design and planning efforts, ensuring successful execution from assessment to construction management, while collaborating with diver...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading wastewater infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience. Collaborate with a skilled team to drive innovative solutions while managing project lifecycles and me...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $97K *

Support the Reclamation Division by reviewing mining permits, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a team of experts to maintain environmental standards a...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget while leading teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $171K *

Shape the future of engineering geology by leading field investigations, identifying geological hazards, and developing comprehensive reports. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and coordinate water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective team coordination, budget management, and clear communication. Drive project performance f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project performance from planning to execution while fostering relationships and ment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction while ensuring q...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive geotechnical practices by managing investigations, designs, and staff development while ensuring successful project execution in water resources, transportation, and municipal infr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of geotechnical engineering by leading projects, mentoring teams, and driving business development in a dynamic environment focused on diverse infrastructure initiatives...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.