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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$122K - $153K *

Champion technical solutions by advising C-Suite leaders, driving sales support, and customizing product demos. Utilize financial software expertise to enhance client relationships and streamline sale...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead procurement initiatives by providing expert acquisition support to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within federal programs, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder col...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading ESG and sustainability strategies for business aviation. Collaborate with industry partners and Fortune 500 clients to navigate regulations, develop innovative solutions, a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial management practices and support critical operations. Collaborate across levels to drive process improvements and deliver impactful financial insights in a fas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Engineer innovative microgrid systems, integrating PV, BESS, and distribution assets. Lead detailed electrical designs, ensuring compliance and constructability from concept to construction support. D...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $129K *

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Huntsville, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $159K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $118K *

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Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $111K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $117K *

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Metairie, LARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $115K *

Partner with us to deliver advanced financial analysis and strategic insights. Drive planning cycles, enhance reporting quality, and influence key business decisions through rigorous modeling and cros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $113K *

Engage in clinical monitoring and site management, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with investigative sites and internal teams to uphold data integrity and subject safe...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $158K *

Manage the successful delivery of healthcare IT projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with standards while driving customer engagement and adoption across acute care environments...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $195K *

Elevate proposal management by leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes, strategic pursuits. Drive customer-focused strategies, ensuring compliance and quality while navigating complex challenges...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $250K *

Innovate with us to lead a talented engineering team, driving technical strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Shape impactful systems in billing and enrollment while fostering a culture of owne...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive governance, risk, privacy, and compliance support by coordinating initiatives that meet regulatory standards while enhancing robust cross-functional partnerships across technol...

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

$130K - $150K *

Drive your career with a strategic role leading product vision and evolution in the Servicing domain. Transform customer interactions across policy management and claims, ensuring intuitive, scalable...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Pioneer the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Customer Experience modules, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.