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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$160K - $185K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects across diverse sectors, leading teams and managing client relationships. This role offers the chance to mentor talent while ensuring high-quality project del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of electrical design engineers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of low and medium-voltage switchgear projects while fostering collaboration an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Lead and manage diverse civil engineering projects, driving collaboration and innovation while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships across multiple sectors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Optimize construction methodologies for complex civil projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in urban environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and suppo...

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and enhance Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across North and South America, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in safety practices for field service operation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe and efficient waste handling, transportation, and disposal while fostering strong c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects, ensuring safety and compliance while leading diverse teams across various locations. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver effective solution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the successful management of complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams and clients across various locations. Travel required to overse...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion the management of complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams and clients. Travel as needed to oversee operations and drive successful projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Lead complex waste management projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams. Travel across the Midwest and nationwide to oversee operations and build customer relatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams across the Midwest. Lead initiatives in waste handling and transportatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Champion complex waste management projects by overseeing loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety and compliance while managing customer relationships and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing complex waste projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure safety compliance, and engage with customers while overseeing transportation and dis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engineer comprehensive commissioning strategies for complex projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in fostering a safe and compliant workplace by developing and implementing EHS programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead environmental initiatives by providing technical support for remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advising on best practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance operatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead traffic engineering projects, managing studies and designs for diverse clients. Drive innovation in transportation planning while mentoring junior staff and ensuring pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion water resources initiatives by leading client engagements, driving project excellence, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. This role emphasizes strategic growth and technical oversight in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success, and build strong client relationships in the DMV region while driving innov...

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading complex Design-Build projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery acr...

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

$120K - $180K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the D...

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

$120K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex municipal infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful delivery from planning to completion while fostering strong client relationships an...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the DMV...

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

$110K - $130K *

Architect the future of mechanical engineering by leading innovative designs for advanced cooling plants, ensuring quality, compliance, and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.