Senior Environmental Engineer Jobs

Find senior environmental engineer jobs with leading employers seeking experienced professionals to guide environmental projects, manage risk, and deliver practical solutions. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles across consulting, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and government contractors.

What Senior Environmental Engineers Do

Senior environmental engineers assess environmental impacts and develop strategies to protect people, property, and natural resources. Their work may include site investigations and remediation, permitting, environmental compliance, pollution prevention, sustainability initiatives, and oversight of complex engineering projects. They often guide technical teams, coordinate with clients and regulators, and translate environmental requirements into effective plans.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial engineering experience, strong project and people-management skills, and expertise in applicable environmental regulations. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include a degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or a related engineering discipline; professional engineer licensure; knowledge of environmental assessment and remediation methods; and clear communication skills. Requirements vary by employer and project.

Career Paths and Industries

Senior environmental engineers can advance into principal engineer, technical director, program manager, environmental practice leader, or executive roles. Opportunities span environmental consulting, renewable energy, utilities, construction, transportation, industrial operations, and public-sector projects. Specialists in compliance, contaminated-site cleanup, water resources, or sustainability may find roles aligned with their experience.

Explore Senior Environmental Engineer Opportunities

Browse senior environmental engineer openings on Ladders to find vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications to identify opportunities that fit your expertise and next career goal.

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$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading high-voltage substation design projects, ensuring quality engineering solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet project specifications and tim...

Montreal, QCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Transform infrastructure engineering by leading a global team to develop and implement design standards for AI factories, ensuring consistency and efficiency across projects while driving innovation a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Champion innovative structural engineering solutions for federal facilities. Lead design, review, and oversight of construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while enhancing s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the sales process by providing expert technical support and product demonstrations. Collaborate with internal teams to address customer needs and enhance training, ensuring a seamless experi...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in cloud migration and AI platform adoption while optimizing operational efficiency. Act as a technical advisor, bridging the gap between business requirements and innovative enterpris...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $135K *

Innovate technology strategy and operations, leading a team to enhance product lifecycle and client solutions. Collaborate with executives to implement AI tools and ensure effective vendor management...

Greensboro, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of field engineering by leading technical support, training, and quality assurance efforts. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring top-tier service and communication with clients...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research through statistical expertise. Collaborate with medical professionals to design, analyze, and report on clinical studies, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring supplier compliance and quality in the nuclear industry. Leverage your expertise in quality assurance to evaluate supplier programs, conduct audits, and mainta...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring food safety through comprehensive audits, collaborating with teams to uphold certification standards, and providing expert recommendations for compliance and improvement in...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $215K *

Champion the opening and leadership of a new office while overseeing construction projects, building teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Shape processes and client relationships as a strate...

California, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $142K *

Elevate your career by joining our dynamic team to design, develop, and optimize bioinformatics software tools and systems, ensuring robust functionality and compliance in a fast-paced, innovative env...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $208K *

Transform operational efficiencies by designing and deploying high-performance integration solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experiences and ensure data integrity across multi-t...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Drive data quality and analysis in Defined Benefits administration, serving as a subject matter expert. Collaborate on data-intensive projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting client...

Florham Park, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Engage in diagnosing and resolving inverter performance issues in BESS projects. Collaborate with vendors to implement corrective actions and track retrofits, ensuring compliance with safety and engin...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Ontario, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Advance our market strategy by leveraging technical expertise to identify and pursue opportunities in Distribution Planning, Design, and Grid Modernization, while building strong relationships with ut...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $166K *

Transform critical systems for the US Antarctic Program by designing, deploying, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead operations in a unique, mi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$151K - $178K *

Shape the future of credit decisioning by leading a team focused on automating underwriting processes, enhancing portfolio analytics, and driving policy governance in a fast-paced fintech environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of nuclear licensing by preparing critical applications and evaluations for facilities handling special nuclear material, ensuring compliance with regulatory stan...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance for modern healthcare applications, ensuring reliability and maintainability through automated testing, API validation, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Contribute to...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior environmental engineer do?question toggle

    A senior environmental engineer leads or supports projects that address environmental protection and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities may include site assessment and remediation, permitting, compliance, sustainability, technical review, and managing project teams or client relationships.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior environmental engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require a relevant engineering degree and significant professional experience. Employers may also seek professional engineer licensure, project leadership experience, and knowledge of environmental regulations or specialties such as remediation, water, or air quality. Specific requirements vary.

  • How much do senior environmental engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, location, industry, specialization, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior-level opportunities in that compensation range.

  • Where can senior environmental engineers work?question toggle

    They work in environmental consulting, energy and utilities, manufacturing, construction, transportation, infrastructure, and public-sector organizations, among other industries.

  • What are common career advancement paths for senior environmental engineers?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may progress to principal engineer, technical director, program or project executive, environmental practice leader, or other management and executive positions.