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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$125K - $244K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of high-voltage transmission line projects. Lead engineering efforts, mentor staff, and ensure project excellence while collaborating across multidisciplinary tea...

Syracuse, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $244K *

Shape the future of high-voltage transmission projects by leading design, planning, and execution efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical excellence and adherence to safe...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions for gas transmission projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with...

Warrenville, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Advance your career by developing and reviewing groundwater models for diverse projects. Collaborate with experts, mentor junior staff, and enhance ITASCA's hydrogeology practice while tackling comple...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $197K *

Drive impactful landscape architecture projects by leading design teams, overseeing project execution, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to create sustainable, inno...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in diverse civil engineering projects, applying advanced principles to design and oversee site development. Collaborate with teams, manage project scopes, and ensure successful executi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Inspire growth by leading land development projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to ensure successful outcomes while navigating regulatory standards and enhancing operational effici...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships and driving innovative solutions in a dyn...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $244K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Design Engineer in nuclear facilities. Lead complex projects, enhance engineering processes, and drive technical excellence while collaborating with multidisc...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing renewable energy solutions through expert power system analysis. Lead complex studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative engineering practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative structural engineering solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive design excellence and mentor emerging ta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Elevate your career by owning electrical application engineering for prefabricated platforms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions, ensuring design integrity and execution read...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI software development by owning our full data stack, from ETL to business intelligence, and driving impactful data modeling and visualization efforts across...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $200K *

Champion innovative electrical design for mission-critical facilities. Lead complex projects, mentor teams, and enhance efficiency through technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading a team of engineers in power system modeling and NERC studies. Drive project success, enhance team capabilities, and support business development while ensuri...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and quality assurance of telecom infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for underground conduit sys...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$134K - $205K *

Drive modernization of nuclear power plants by leading and supporting control projects, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring technical execution to enhance operational efficiency and client s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Join us in leading on-site installation activities for complex projects. As a key liaison, you'll ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to drive s...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $165K *

Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $175K *

Drive criticality safety evaluations and develop safety programs for innovative nuclear fuel recycling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and enhance safety measures in a fast-paced...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading complex water treatment projects. As a Project Manager, you'll guide a skilled team, ensuring project success from initiation to completion while maintaining quality...

Oakville, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards for correctional facilities. Oversee design reviews, ensure compliance, and provide technical expertise to enhance system...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of vibration isolation and acoustic engineering capabilities, serving as a key technical resource. Collaborate with consultants and engineers to enhance product offerings and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects. Manage all phases from planning to operational readiness, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering team deve...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Yesterday

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

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.