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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$90K - $110K *

Lead engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety compliance and effective design. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions, manage budgets, and interface with clients while driving inno...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in engineering project execution, ensuring safety compliance and delivering quality solutions. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while drivi...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by leading engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and client relationships to deliver high-quality results efficiently and effectively...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mining engineering by leading projects, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions while collaborating with clients and managing a skilled...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $135K *

Manage and lead multi-discipline teams through project phases, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while driving program success in the energy sector. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading multi-discipline projects. You'll drive program management excellence, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water/wastewater design projects, managing scope and budget while leveraging client relationships. Engage in innovative solutions for municipal and private clients, enhanci...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $163K *

Lead the charge in optimizing engineering and facilities operations, ensuring safety and efficiency across our Illinois locations while managing budgets, projects, and cross-functional teams to enhanc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives across 75+ sites in the Northern U.S. and Eastern Canada, driving compliance and safety culture improvements while providing strategic g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large Capex projects in North America, focusing on project feasibility, front-end engineering design, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to drive innovation and efficienc...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate water infrastructure projects by leading diverse teams and managing complex initiatives. Drive client relationships and ensure project delivery while mentoring emerging professionals in a coll...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by managing impactful water and wastewater projects. Lead client relationships, ensure project quality, and drive profitability while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in advancing environmental assessments and remediation projects across Alberta, combining hands-on field leadership with technical oversight, mentoring, and project support to ensure s...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$72K - $103K *

Grow your career with this strategic role in waterfront engineering, contributing to the design and analysis of vital coastal structures while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance infrastructu...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $120K *

Elevate sustainable engineering solutions by leading environmental projects, managing technical and financial aspects, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful change for clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $120K *

Champion innovative environmental engineering solutions, managing complex projects and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive sustainable change for clients and communities...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $120K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading innovative site solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex projects, ensuring sustainable practi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $120K *

Drive innovative environmental solutions as a Senior Lead Consultant, collaborating with a diverse team to manage complex projects and enhance sustainability efforts for an international client base...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental engineering solutions, managing complex projects, and mentoring early-career engineers while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $120K *

Drive sustainable solutions as a Senior Lead Consultant in Environmental Engineering, collaborating with a diverse team to manage complex projects and deliver innovative remediation strategies for an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in advanced wastewater treatment. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex engineering challenges and drive innovative solutions for diverse proj...

Reposted today

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

$75K - $125K *

Empower innovation in wastewater treatment by applying advanced engineering techniques. Collaborate on diverse projects, tackling complex challenges while driving growth in a dynamic environment focus...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead environmental compliance initiatives, enhance stewardship, and drive continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with leadership to ensure adherence to regulations while fostering a pos...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Manage environmental projects for retail petroleum clients, ensuring BUSTR compliance and corrective actions. Collaborate with teams to deliver technical reports and mentor staff while maintaining saf...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement. Drive project success through risk assessment, resource planning, and client rela...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.