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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$75K - $100K *

Transform clinical trial execution by managing home visit projects, collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and success. Lead training, mentor junior staff, and drive process improve...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of EV Charging Programs, managing project requirements and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure scalable and efficient fleet facility deplo...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales growth by leading account relationships and developing strategies for technical products in the EPC market. Collaborate with teams to ensure customer needs are met from engagement to contr...

Tomball, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and deliver innovative technical solutions that drive customer success in AI, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our products and sales strategies in a dyna...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving growth and innovation in Thermal Management. Engage with strategic customers, manage key accounts, and leverage your technical expertise to maximize market penetration...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the technical direction for gas compression projects, establishing standards and overseeing design integrity. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance across major gas...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$108K - $181K *

Create impactful technical solutions in military electrification projects. Collaborate with defense clients and provide expertise throughout the proposal process, ensuring compliance and mission effec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in fostering a positive workplace culture by conducting thorough investigations into employee relations issues, ensuring fairness and integrity throughout the process while collaborati...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $183K *

Transform the aerospace certification landscape by leading process development, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality softwa...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive program operations support by managing logistics, personnel processes, and documentation for a dynamic public health initiative. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and ensure comp...

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

$123K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing robust software applications, collaborating with business partners to enhance consumer experiences, and leading complex issues in a dynamic environment...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to support renewable energy project development, enhancing your technical and regulatory expertise while collaborating across functions to ensure successful project execution and c...

Louisville, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze bids, create cost plans, and optimize project budgets. Leverage your expertise in electrical estimating to enhance client value and foster strong relationships across di...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $112K *

Drive the success of a dynamic SDR team by shaping outbound sales strategies, mentoring talent, and optimizing lead generation processes. Collaborate with leadership to build a high-performing team th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Lead advanced R&D initiatives for Solid Rocket Motor technologies, driving feasibility studies, design, and testing. Provide technical leadership across programs and serve as the primary interface for...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Drive the vision and strategy for analytics products, enhancing client insights and program value. Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless integration and measurabl...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to enhance R&D efficiency in life sciences. Drive proposals, develop strategies, and ensure quality oversight while building networks to support business development an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders and data teams to enhance processes, drive improvements, and deliver impactful analytics solution...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 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.