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 - $200K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading environmental permitting for utility-scale projects. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and drive successful project execution while building stron...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$240K - $280K *

Drive innovation in regulated and sovereign environments as you lead a dedicated engineering team to streamline deployments, enhance compliance, and uplift operational practices while balancing regula...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Drive the evolution of regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance while accelerating deployment speed. Lead a distributed team to standardize architectures and streamline operations across AWS...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing engineers and optimizing platform deliveries. Shape accredited deployments acro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Manage the acquisition of environmental permits for utility-scale energy projects. Oversee compliance during development and construction phases, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build rel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Transform the permitting landscape by leading environmental compliance for utility-scale energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure necessary permits, ensuring project success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee environmental permitting for utility-scale energy projects. Manage compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build relationships with stakeholders while e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $121K *

Accelerate progress at our manufacturing campus by leading capital projects that enhance operations and drive efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results from conc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead and develop hydrogeology services in southern Ontario. Collaborate with teams and clients, manage complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. Drive growth through tech...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $125K *

Join our team to support geochemical and water quality studies, manage datasets, and conduct fieldwork. Collaborate with experts and stakeholders while mentoring junior staff to achieve multidisciplin...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading complex roadway design projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring top-notch quality and compliance with local and state standards while utilizing adva...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $175K *

Empower your career by leading advanced electrical engineering designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading commissioning projects, ensuring optimal building systems performance, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions in the engineering sector...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $103K *

Explore innovative solutions as a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, overseeing project commissioning plans, leading teams, and ensuring optimal building system performance across diverse sectors...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $115K *

Lead civil engineering projects by collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions in site development, drainage, and roadway design. Manage budgets, schedules, and project scopes...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse water/wastewater projects from planning to construction. Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering client relati...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $175K *

Innovate electrical engineering solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, leading design and coordination efforts. Ensure compliance and efficiency while tackling complex challenges in healthc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Elevate project oversight in the Materials Testing department, ensuring timely execution, quality standards, and client satisfaction while fostering team development and driving business growth throug...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the engineering design of hydraulic structures, oversee project management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower and dam safety projects while ensuring compliance with regul...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater projects, ensuring exceptional client service and project delivery. Collaborate with experts to shape sustainable solutions and drive succes...

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

$107K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety protocols and risk management at a dynamic site. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and foster a culture of safety a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading plant engineering initiatives, enhancing equipment reliability, and spearheading automation projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize proce...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of innovative orthopedic products, ensuring project success through collaboration across functions and effective management of resources f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainability projects by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvements across educational facilities, ensuring compliance with bond requirements...

1 week ago

  •   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.