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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$97K - $192K *

Deliver expert engineering solutions for high voltage substation projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to design and execute projects up to 500 kV, while mentor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network capacity and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure best-in-class service delivery while managing projects and driving strategic in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $180K *

Optimize system performance as a Senior Performance Engineer, focusing on latency and resource management. Collaborate with robotics teams to enhance high-throughput execution reliability and efficien...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $146K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HR processes through effective management of the Workday HRIS. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance system functionality, ensure data integrity, and support...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Champion quality excellence by implementing and enhancing supplier quality management systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure risk-based quality controls from supplier selection to manufacturing...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$72K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you collaborate on innovative electrical designs, progressing from basic tasks to complex projects while ensuring quality and efficiency in a supportive environment...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $251K *

Optimize cost modeling and benchmarking for complex assemblies, driving transparency in supplier negotiations across various defense products. Lead should cost assessments and develop models to enhanc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Build your career with a role providing strategic construction leadership across project lifecycles, ensuring compliance and operational readiness while promoting safety and efficiency in fast-paced e...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $199K *

Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines, leveraging Snowflake and cloud tools to enhance data quality and accessibility. Mentor a growing team while driving best practices in data engineering and...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $175K *

Join a strategic team as you oversee complex web projects, drive digital initiatives, and promote best practices, all while collaborating across functions. Make a real-world impact while shaping the f...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive effective cost management for global construction projects. Leverage your expertise to support project managers, optimize budgets, and mitigate risks, ensuring successful proj...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of VDC deliverables, ensuring quality standards while coordinating across various project phases. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and deliver optimal results in BIM, con...

Henderson, NVRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution networks to enhance efficiency, service performance, and cost-effectiveness. Drive strategic initiatives, evaluate operating models, and implement transforma...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $135K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pre-construction workflows for hydrogen systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely project execution and regulatory compliance, driving efficiency an...

Johnstown, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Engage with a dynamic team to represent technical positions in standards communities, author specifications, and build credibility through implementation. This role offers growth opportunities, aiming...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $137K *

Oversee financial management and strategic priorities for the MNDK Chapter, providing high-level analysis and guidance to support decision-making and long-term sustainability while leading a team of f...

Minnesota, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Ethics & Compliance Programs Manager, leading innovative compliance processes and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational risk management and...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative automation solutions for global data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design advanced control systems and ensure compliance with engineering standards wh...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $125K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing the operating system for a federal agency's data and analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective delivery, risk management, and adherence t...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems engineering by leading advanced studies in T&D, enhancing software tools, and fostering collaboration across projects to drive innovation and efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.