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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$75K - $110K *

Lead innovative civil design projects within renewable energy. Collaborate on site development, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior engineers and enhancing techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of developing and maintaining high-quality software across the full technology stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance industrial ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K *

Bring your expertise to lead and expand a water/wastewater engineering group, managing projects from planning to construction. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $150K *

Champion sustainable practices by leading environmental compliance efforts across diverse sites, ensuring adherence to regulations and driving risk management to protect operations and support growth...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Electronics Engineering Team, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction across multiple facilities while ensuring compliance and fostering a hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize the operations of a dynamic engineering consulting office, overseeing project management, client relations, and business development while ensuring quality control and financial perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $138K *

Explore exciting large-scale water projects, leading design and construction phases. Engage in collaboration, technical development, and client interactions while driving project success across multip...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Join a dynamic team as you support civil design projects, ensuring compliance and integrating project goals. Your expertise in engineering drawings and site design will help shape sustainable solution...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver world-class battery manufacturing processes by leading a multidisciplinary team. Drive innovation from design to production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and reliability in high-volume operat...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $137K *

Execute design and oversight of municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and effective project coordination for engineering initiatives while supporting a dynamic, collaborative te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $129K *

Take ownership of designing municipal and industrial water treatment systems. Collaborate with project teams, prepare engineering specifications, and ensure compliance on-site while leading complex en...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $129K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital liaison in wastewater operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support a key treatment program and enhance infrastruct...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative projects by leading diverse teams, managing resources, and driving strategic initiatives while fostering collaboration and achieving impactful results across the organization...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative healthcare projects as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and exceeding client expectations in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $150K *

Transform the future of healthcare design through mechanical engineering excellence. Lead multi-discipline projects, manage teams, and ensure innovative solutions to meet client expectations and proje...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, guiding them from inception to completion while fostering collaboration and client relationships. Drive project success through strategic...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver hands-on EHS support across construction, manufacturing, and operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify hazards, implement controls, and ensure compliance in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$128K - $160K *

Drive environmental compliance and EHS performance by leading teams in air and water permitting, identifying hazards, and recommending improvements to ensure safety and regulatory adherence in a large...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water management initiatives in upstream operations, focusing on compliance, cost efficiency, and effective communication. Drive safety culture and foster teamwork while ut...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $170K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by managing capital improvement projects. Lead design, budgeting, and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community service...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative civil engineering solutions across diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional design, permitting, and management services t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's transforming civil engineering projects through innovative design and management. Engage in diverse tasks including site design, permitting, and construction management while ensuri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $188K *

Drive the execution of complex projects with budgets of $40M-$150M, ensuring alignment with stakeholders and adherence to safety and quality standards while leading cross-functional teams to achieve p...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $188K *

Join a team that's managing complex projects with budgets of $40M-$150M. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment, and drive continuous improvement in engineering processes while maintain...

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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.