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 *

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

$117K - $149K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater systems, developing policies, and ensuring compliance. Oversee resources, staff, and community relations to achieve operational goals and enhance servi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary design efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of complex municipal projects a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $137K *

Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs for a manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to regulations, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while providing gui...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive innovative civil engineering designs for land development projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a collaborative team. Manage project lifecycles, mentor junior engineers, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Champion the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality execution and compliance t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the planning and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across all project phases. Drive t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform water resources management by leading a skilled team to deliver innovative projects for municipal, state, and federal clients, ensuring operational excellence and fostering professional grow...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects, managing budgets, and fostering staff development while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence across municip...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and staff development to enhance client rel...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary environmental projects across the U.S. This role combines field leadership with technical support, offering opportunities for career growth while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that manages construction materials engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee project planning, resource management, and client communication while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Champion the successful delivery of construction materials engineering projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline. Oversee project management, resource allocation, and client communicati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Oversee complex environmental remediation projects across Hawaii and Guam. Manage all project phases, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with teams and subcontractors. Drive successful ou...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $185K *

Drive large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams. Collaborate with clients and leadership to ensure successful project delivery and compliance, while sh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Drive large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects, managing budgets, schedules, and teams. Oversee project delivery from mobilization to closeout, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of heavy civil construction by leading large-scale projects, managing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery from mobilization to closeout, while fostering strong client rela...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $185K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale heavy civil and environmental projects. Manage project delivery from mobilization to closeout, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction while devel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative civil engineering design across diverse projects, from site development to infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage permitting processes, and mentor junior...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Create and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet operational goals and customer e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pump station and conveyance design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions for water and wastewater systems, ensuring sust...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative pump station and conveyance design projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering client relationships and mentor...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction while balancing business development and project management responsibilities in a collaborative environm...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $125K *

Advance environmental solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams in site assessments, remediation strategies, and project management. Collaborate with clients and regulators to deliver high-quality...

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  •   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.