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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$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing inspections, compliance, and documentation processes. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure adherence to standards and enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Shape the future of geotechnical engineering by overseeing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality rep...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Drive client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading complex environmental projects across the Midwest. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, manage permitting processes, and deliver impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion multidisciplinary environmental projects, leading teams to deliver quality assessments, manage client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a safety-focused culture...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead project management efforts, ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and team performance for civil engineering projects. Drive successful project...

1 week ago

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

$115K - $136K *

Join the charge in overseeing environmental compliance for renewable energy projects. Manage construction activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets while maintaining environmental standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Coolant Distribution Units for AI and data centers, overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept to production while applying expertise in thermal systems...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Drive environmental compliance excellence by leading assessments, audits, and regulatory reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and ensure operational integrity...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion safety excellence by leading HSE initiatives for a major construction project. Drive compliance, foster a safety culture, and oversee incident management while mentoring teams to ensure a sec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Engineer innovative solutions to complex technical challenges in nuclear safety and environmental remediation. Lead programs, mentor professionals, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion your career by collaborating with civil engineers to design and implement innovative stormwater solutions. Manage projects, develop specifications, and enhance client relationships while driv...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with civil engineering clients to design and implement stormwater solutions, manage project phases, and develop specifications while collaborating with teams to enhance market presence and ensu...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock project success by leading engineering deliverables, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate execution in a collaborative env...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Help us lead multimillion-dollar projects in Mission Critical environments, managing teams and subcontractors to ensure successful execution of complex systems in Data Centers and Power Plants across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving the Enterprise Informatics system's implementation, training users, and ensuring data integrity across platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance functionality...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by designing cutting-edge geotechnical solutions for diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring excellence in assessments, construction oversight, and innova...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $103K *

Shape the future of land development by leading geotechnical design, project oversight, and inspections while collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative construction projects...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative geotechnical solutions by designing foundational systems and coordinating investigations, contributing to impactful land development projects and ensuring robust, high-quality constru...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $165K *

Shape the future of municipal water infrastructure by leading complex projects, ensuring efficient execution, safety, and quality standards while collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional resu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$105K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing utility infrastructure projects, focusing on water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by driving innovative design and project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring successful product la...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Deliver expert commissioning leadership for building systems, oversee project planning, and ensure successful execution of MEP functional testing. Mentor teams while managing multiple concurrent proje...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.