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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$80K - $95K *

Advance project success by providing analytical support for budgeting, change management, and cost forecasting. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting, drivi...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in air quality compliance and project management, ensuring regulatory adherence and delivering high-quality technical work for solid waste and industrial clients across the Southwest...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $125K *

Lead proposal development and strategies to enhance competitive bidding success. Collaborate with technical teams, manage compliance, and produce high-quality submissions while refining marketing mate...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead design and execution of cutting-edge Solar and Battery Storage projects while mentoring peers and driving t...

Bedminster, NJRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of project analytics. Utilize your expertise in budgeting, cost forecasting, and collaboration to ensure project financial integrity and support Project Managers i...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Champion innovative solutions in instrumentation and control systems for power plants. Collaborate with engineers to design, troubleshoot, and enhance digital systems, ensuring project success and cli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $90K *

Engage in innovative structural design projects, focusing on renewable energy solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets while enhancing your expertis...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy through innovative civil engineering solutions. Contribute to the design of structures and bridges while managing projects and enhancing your...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Explore a vital role in leading remediation projects, leveraging engineering design expertise to deliver impactful solutions across diverse sites while managing multiple tasks in a dynamic consulting...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$100K - $152K *

Unlock your potential by working in a collaborative team to design, analyze, and improve complex control systems in nuclear power plants, focusing on innovative solutions and critical project executio...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategies to drive environmental due diligence growth, manage key client relationships, oversee project execution, and ensure delivery of high-quality results through effective team leadership a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading structural design projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative 3D models and drawings. Utilize advanced software to ensure high-quality del...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $130K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions while leading project teams in the design and optimization of power systems. Collaborate with clients across diverse sectors, ensuring technical ex...

Rm Of Sherwood, SKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $222K *

Lead a structural engineering team, guiding projects for nuclear facilities. Utilize your expertise in design and analysis while collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innov...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $150K *

Pioneer comprehensive NEPA reviews and guide federal actions by leading multidisciplinary teams through environmental planning, analysis, and compliance. Your expertise will drive decisions impacting...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy through innovative electrical design for utility-scale projects. Collaborate with engineers on solar, wind, and battery systems, ensuring quality and ef...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...

San Jose, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$165K - $253K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex instrumentation and controls engineering projects in nuclear power. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and enhance safety through digital upgrades and strategic c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Support commercial engineering efforts by generating proposals, process designs, and managing project tasks. Collaborate with sales teams and vendors to enhance project success across various water tr...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.