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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$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in electrical engineering by designing cutting-edge systems for hyperscale data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while ensuring compliance with industry standard...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by contributing to innovative electrical designs for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate globally on high-profile projects while advancing your career in a dynamic, client...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with global teams on high-profile data center projects, enhancing your expertise in complex systems while enjoying a fl...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex implementations for enterprise clients, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive customer success and optimize the use of...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing pharmacy operations with AI. As a Software Engineer, you'll independently ship impactful features and fixes, collaborating closely with experienced engineers in a fa...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $190K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives to enhance market penetration and drive product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes in a dynamic h...

Lafayette, CORemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $170K *

Join a team that's focused on driving innovative business development strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to establish profitable partnerships, enhancing customer experiences while f...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to design and implement scalable AI workflows on a multi-cloud data platform, ensuring secure data governance and integration for enterprise applica...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $170K *

Execute enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies, driving automation and collaboration across engineering teams. Design and build reusable infrastructure solutions to enhance operation...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $175K *

Transform engineering projects by integrating multi-disciplinary teams, enhancing depot support, and driving strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and product teams to ensure compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, support agile processes, and drive successful project outco...

Littleton, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $243K *

Join a team that's driving sustainment transformation and adoption across programs. As a Project Engineer Staff, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and enhance processes to ensure successfu...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $135K *

Transform public services by leading cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and enhance technology solutions. As a technical authority, ensure sustainable, secure, and compliant systems that meet...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$98K - $167K *

Join a team accelerating the modernization of a federal agency's data ecosystem. Implement technical controls for data quality, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance cloud-based analytics capabil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $153K *

Engineer and deploy secure AI-driven applications and automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and collaboration across teams. Leverage Generative AI and cloud technologies to solve comp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative data visualization solutions to enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards that simplify complex data fo...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by managing innovative projects in autonomous driving. Lead multidisciplinary teams, mitigate risks, and drive solutions through data analysis and effective communication in a d...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $120K *

Explore your potential by designing and optimizing electrical systems for solar and BESS projects. Deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs while collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance custo...

Goodhue, MNRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $175K *

Grow expertise in Operational Technology security, leading critical engagements across industrial systems. Collaborate on advanced methodologies while mentoring others and contributing to pivotal rese...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $191K *

Innovate by designing and operating scalable data infrastructure for petabytes of data, enabling customer-facing features and analytics across global industries, while enhancing systems for reliabilit...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, ensuring effective integration and documentation while fostering strong client re...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $255K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth by engaging in sales pursuits, demonstrating business value, and advising teams on value management principles to ensure successful customer outcomes and impact...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.