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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$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in embedding AI solutions across clinical, product, and operations teams, ensuring validated and governed features are shipped. Own initiatives end-to-end, enhance AI fluency, and buil...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$181K - $241K *

Take ownership of enterprise-wide risk management strategies, guiding executive leadership in navigating operational, financial, and construction risks. Collaborate across functions to enhance risk pr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Oversee the execution of multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while managing contractor performance and maintaining safety and quality standards across...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading power system engineering efforts to design innovative electrification solutions for EHV/HV substations, ensuring project execution success and maximizing business developme...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $109K *

Join us to deliver exceptional service and support for critical power equipment. You'll enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication, troubleshooting, and operational improvements whi...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance customer satisfaction through effective service execution, troubleshooting, and operational improvements in critical power equipment, ensuring quality and safety standar...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Engage with customers to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Execute technical tasks, coach team members, and ensure quality standards while fostering positive relationships and ident...

Virginia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Join us to deliver exceptional service in energy distribution solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Champion customer satisfaction by executing service work, troubleshooting, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions while ensuring safety and complianc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions in energy distribution. You'll execute service work, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational improvements whil...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions in energy distribution. You'll engage with customers, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance operational efficiency whi...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $97K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Workforce Management Professional, blending strategic analysis with operational execution to enhance staffing and service delivery in a dynamic environment. Drive imp...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of electrical power systems by designing innovative substation layouts and construction packages. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing month-end and year-end closes, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage the full sales cycle to open new mid-market and enterprise accounts, develop cross-sell opportunities, and grow customer relationships through high-value cybersecurity services, ensuring commer...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize conversational AI and knowledge management to enhance customer support. Drive improvements in agent guidance and knowledge content governance, ensuring effective access to accurate, actionabl...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop and implement strategic business initiatives to drive growth, expand market presence, and foster partnerships. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve long-term objectives while identifying new...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive optimization solutions for workforce planning in a large-scale contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced algorithms that enhance scheduling, staff...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project execution by leading a team in Startup and Commissioning activities, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and adherence to budget while fostering a safe and collaborative work...

RemoteRemote

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

$140K - $187K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational excellence for substation engineering, overseeing project execution, team development, and client relationships to drive growth and ensure high-quality del...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead project management initiatives for high voltage and EHV projects, ensuring quality deliverables and strategic execution. Foster teamwork, enhance client relationships, and drive project success t...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $250K *

Lead project management initiatives for high voltage power delivery projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to drive project success from inception to c...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.