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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$149K - $249K *

Lead the charge in managing complex nuclear projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while developing execution plans and guiding diverse teams to achieve project goals and deliverables...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform the claims process by owning backend services in Python and TypeScript. Design event-driven systems that enhance reliability and efficiency, ensuring seamless integration of AI agents while...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with hiring managers to attract top talent and implement effective staffing strategies while ensuring compliance with employment laws and maintainin...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $185K *

Lead client engagements in Real-World Data solutions, ensuring operational excellence and strong outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate client objectives into actionable plans, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $259K *

Innovate data solutions by building robust models and pipelines, translating business needs into technical specifications, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance data engineering practices and code...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform enterprise endpoint capabilities by designing, securing, and automating solutions for diverse users. Collaborate with cybersecurity and support teams to ensure effective deployment and lifec...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $100K *

Design and execute high-voltage substation projects (34.5kV-500kV) focusing on safety, quality, and reliability. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver engineering solutions and ensure complian...

Marlton, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$128K - $191K *

Lead impactful cost of service studies and rate design analysis for utilities across North America. Collaborate with clients, provide expert testimony, and manage projects to enhance utility operation...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $124K *

Unlock potential by joining a team focused on advanced Tier II support for network devices in a fiber optic transport network, ensuring operational excellence and 100% service availability across mult...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$168K - $240K *

Join us to define and deploy autonomous AI agents at scale, transforming cutting-edge LLM capabilities into reliable, high-availability products while mentoring a team of engineers and setting industr...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the consolidation of financial models and metrics, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $270K *

Transform large-scale GPU cloud infrastructure by building automation frameworks and self-healing systems. Engage in the full lifecycle of services, enhancing reliability and efficiency while reducing...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise growth by strategically engaging high-value accounts, orchestrating complex sales processes, and leveraging AI capabilities to enhance compliance workflows. Build executive relationsh...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of innovative ECM solutions in an Agile environment, focusing on workflow automation and integration with enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

Lansing, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance through expert Dynatrace monitoring. Collaborate with IT professionals to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engineer high voltage substation projects, overseeing design and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness while managing project timelines and documentat...

Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Lead and optimize safety initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with OSHA and DCSA standards. Drive risk reduction programs, conduct assessments, and manage safety training to fos...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and supporting PLC control systems in critical infrastructure. Collaborate with experts to ensure reliable automation across diverse facility systems while meeting client...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to lead and supervise electrical construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Drive growth in systems integration services while managing resources and fostering clie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $141K *

Join us to design and develop high-performance mechanical solutions for airborne systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative aviation technologies that empower defense operations and enhan...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.