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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$94K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage environmental compliance, oversee regulatory permits, and provide technical guidance to achieve corporate sustainability goals. Drive continuous improvement within IS...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing site and land development projects across the Midwest. Drive project execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality results while fo...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing project execution and ensuring high-quality design solutions for land and site development across the Midwest. Collaborate with multidiscip...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Drive impactful civil engineering solutions by leading project teams and managing site development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality project execution while mentoring j...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic civil engineering team, driving innovative site and land development projects across the Midwest. You'll mentor engineers, ensure project excellence, and foste...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead design and execution of diverse land development projects while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-qualit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions, overseeing project teams and ensuring high-quality execution of land and site development projects across the Midwest, while foste...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $127K *

Empower your career by leading innovative water/wastewater projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality, efficiency, and budget adherence while enhancing comm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative drainage design and hydraulic modeling for infrastructure projects, ensuring effective stormwater management and compliance with mun...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-value projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $128K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure. Lead high-profile projects, mentor engineers, and drive business growth in a collaborative environment focused on innovative water and wa...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $128K *

Lead the design and execution of water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while driving growth in the water...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of safety by leading health and safety initiatives across diverse operations. Drive a proactive safety culture, mentor teams, and enhance compliance while fostering relationships that...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Transform industrial water treatment processes by leading electrical and controls design. Collaborate with teams to develop automation strategies, oversee system architecture, and ensure seamless inte...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental remediation projects from start to finish. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure timely, safe, and efficient project delivery while enhancing custo...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water resources engineering solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams in the planning and execution of municipal and urban infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and sustain...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate water resources engineering by leading innovative projects that drive municipal and urban development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design sustainable solutions from concept to...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative projects in wastewater and water design. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring a high-performance team in a...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater treatment projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs, ensure compliance, and mentor teams. Engage in diverse projects that enhance your skills and con...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental investigation and remediation projects. Collaborate with clients, deliver technical excellence, and mentor junior staff while overseeing multiple projects acr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $129K *

Take ownership of impactful water infrastructure projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to design and deliver solutions for communities. Enhance your technical expertise and project leadership sk...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative construction management for large-scale water/wastewater projects. Oversee contract administration, ensure compliance, and mentor teams while fostering client relationships and driv...

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our team by managing complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering client relationships. Lead on-site operations, mentor staff, and drive project success through effect...

Today

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

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.