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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$145K *

Elevate your career by overseeing electrical projects, managing field operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving efficiency and safety in high-voltage systems. Collaborate with teams...

Omaha, NERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...

Cary, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

Grow your career with a hands-on Engineering Manager role leading a dynamic team to enhance an AI-powered healthcare hiring platform, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation across multiple tech...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$68K - $98K *

Transform customer experiences by leading onsite commissioning and advanced troubleshooting of industrial combustion systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and safety wh...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Shape client success by leading complex consulting projects, integrating diverse workstreams into actionable insights, and driving high-quality deliverables while fostering team growth and managing st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $235K *

Innovate in remote sensing research by leading complex projects, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and driving technical excellence in space-based applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

Albuquerque, NMRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $102K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions in technical sales for power transformers, collaborating with key stakeholders to secure new business and enhance customer relationships while leveraging engineering experti...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $150K *

Champion the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with California standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a fully remote environment...

Oceanside, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of renewable energy projects. Manage a team of project managers while ensuring successful project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and ali...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $154K *

Drive your career by developing integrated power conversion solutions for diverse industries. Leverage your technical expertise to create innovative applications and enhance business opportunities in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive risk management for commercial deals in Hydropower, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, enhancing project exe...

Brossard, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading maintenance teams to optimize processes, ensure safety compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cost-effective solutions an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving the successful execution of complex Power Conversion projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closure. Ensure financial performance, quality, and customer satisfacti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing diverse electrical projects across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring timely delivery within budget while collaborating with mult...

Longueuil, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

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Quebec, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement diverse electrical projects across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with professionals...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join us to design and implement diverse electrical projects across institutional, commercial, and industrial sectors, ensuring timely delivery within budget while collaborating with a dynamic team of...

Laval, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-voltage transmission design. Lead projects, mentor talent, and ensure compliance with industry standards while delivering innovative solutions for clients...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Transform your career by architecting scalable software solutions that empower users globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionality and performance while driving i...

Calgary, ABRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $145K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth across multiple states. Leverage technical expertise to provide solutions, mentor teams, and develop strategic plans that enhance market share a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $165K *

Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality fueling systems projects. As a Site Manager, you'll oversee project execution, ensuring timely completion and adherence to safety standards whil...

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive utility project success as a Senior Substation Estimator, creating precise estimates and schedules, mentoring teammates, and collaborating with clients to ensure top-tier project execution in a...

United StatesRemote

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging Workday expertise to enhance reporting, payroll, and planning processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and drive co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.