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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$76K - $102K *

Lead the charge in hazardous waste compliance efforts, guiding a team of inspectors to ensure adherence to regulations, enhance program integrity, and address emerging challenges across diverse sector...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to provide expert technical guidance and direction for geotechnical projects, ensuring feasibility and efficient bidding processes through thorough analysis and innovati...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine solutions engineering by leading a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency across OmniChannel Retail and Ecommerce. Drive effective implementation strategies and continuous improvem...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $147K *

Help us transform accessibility in our products by leading initiatives, building automated tests, and enabling teams to integrate accessibility checks seamlessly into their workflows, ensuring complia...

Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in building robust data platforms that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. This senior role demands expertise in software and data engineering, with a focus on quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $240K *

Champion the future of energy by providing expert consulting on utility prudence, managing client engagements, and delivering impactful testimony on modernization and rate cases. Collaborate with team...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Analyze technical sales opportunities from discovery to close, leveraging AI tools and client data to drive business cases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion identity lifecycle management by automating access processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture. Collaborate with teams to identify anomalies and streamline auditing while m...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving quality improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, implement digital tools, and enhance customer sat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $200K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Appian Developer, tackling complex BPM challenges. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize high-performance applications while mentoring junior develop...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and implementation of DCS/PLC/HMI/SIS systems, guiding complex automation projects while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success under...

California, USRemote

Today

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

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. This role offers the chance to enhance your expertise while contributing to impac...

Ottawa, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K *

Lead and mentor a Nuclear Safety Engineering team, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing technical...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $173K *

Lead the charge in spacecraft structural analysis. Collaborate with engineers to ensure design integrity through advanced simulations, testing, and documentation in a fast-paced environment focused on...

Mountain View, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by owning corporate FP&A, driving financial insights, and partnering with leaders across functions to enhance strategic planning and reporting in a dynamic growth-stage environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $131K *

Transform complex challenges into sustainable solutions as a Senior Programmer & Systems Analyst. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance PeopleSoft environments, ensuring optimal performance, secur...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with teams to enhance construction efficiency by developing 3D models, installation drawings, and schedules. Drive project success through proactive planning, conflict resolution, and effe...

Greenwood, INRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving high-impact commercial data center projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among...

Quanah, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact commercial data center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and driving opera...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing client relationships and leading implementation strategies. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, develop plans, and ensure timely delivery while navigating challen...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $105K *

Deliver exceptional client engagement by managing project success, assessing needs, and developing strategic plans. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant implementations wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement safety policies while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety measures and...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

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.