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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$181K - $218K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team in high voltage substation projects, overseeing all phases from design to completion. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence wh...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion compliance and security excellence by driving NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP initiatives. Partner with clients to ensure federal authorization, author vital documents, and manage multiple A&A projec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing SAP FICO systems, collaborating with Finance teams to enhance financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving impactful projects on the SAP S4 HANA platform for imp...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower utility projects by leading substation engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring a skilled team. Drive innovative solutions from design to commissioning, enhancing r...

Birmingham, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of advanced machine learning systems for autonomous trucks, leading a team in perception capabilities. Oversee the complete lifecycle from data requirements to deployment, ensuri...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive coordination and oversight of utility-scale solar site activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project requirements. Foster relationships with contractors and stakeholders to...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $121K *

Champion training initiatives to empower customers in maximizing value from our platform. Drive measurable success through innovative, scalable educational programs, enhancing knowledge across diverse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $121K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leveraging diverse technologies to enhance business insights and process automation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions wit...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Optimize revenue accounting and billing operations for a rapidly growing SaaS organization. Collaborate with leadership on process improvements, ASC 606 compliance, and support integration initiatives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $187K *

Support and enhance client systems by providing technical expertise, leading installations, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment. Collaborate with teams for continuous improvement a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $118K *

Help us implement effective EHS solutions for a new distribution center, ensuring compliance and safety for employees and the community while collaborating with leadership to mitigate risks and enhanc...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $154K *

Advance customer success by managing complex escalations, driving cross-functional improvements, and enhancing workflows. Lead high-severity issue resolution while fostering a structured, customer-cen...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $129K *

Advance your career by leveraging your expertise in solid rocket motor ballistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform detailed analyses, provide technical leadership, and drive innovat...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $141K *

Shape the future of health and safety compliance by driving initiatives that ensure a safe, sustainable work environment. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and fos...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K *

Unlock potential by leading business development efforts in the Northeastern Region, focusing on energy and water infrastructure projects. Drive sales and foster relationships with clients to meet rev...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engage with clients to foster relationships, manage expectations, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Oversee project execution, identify growth opportunities, and ensure client satisfacti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate sales growth by managing hardware and service functions across a designated territory. Drive project management and customer relationships to meet revenue and profitability goals while ensu...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and enhancing infrastructure solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure security, reliability, and performa...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical excellence by auditing freight contracts and invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and mentor junior analysts, contributing to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of marketing by designing and deploying AI-driven growth systems. This hands-on role merges engineering and marketing to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations thro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive growth in the advanced ceramics market by building relationships, providing technical support, and delivering innovative solutions to customers across North America and Europe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $112K *

Drive the development and validation of generator models for renewable projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners throu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $143K *

Join us to enhance business processes through analysis and reengineering, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective solutions and implementation. Drive efficiency and innovation in transport...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $116K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance underwriting by evaluating petroleum distribution applications, determining coverage levels, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Leverage your expe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $170K *

Advance your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions. Collaborate with teams to address challenges while enhancing product quality and performance in the healthcare supply chain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.