Engineering Role

Hire a Environmental Engineer

Find environmental engineers who solve complex environmental challenges and ensure regulatory compliance.

Role Overview

Environmental engineers protect human health and the environment by designing systems and processes that manage waste, clean up contamination, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental impact. They work across industries including consulting, manufacturing, energy, construction, and government to address air quality, water quality, waste management, and site remediation challenges.

A Day in the Life

Environmental engineers conduct site assessments, prepare environmental permits (air, water, waste), design remediation systems, analyze sampling data, prepare environmental impact assessments, manage compliance programs, and coordinate with regulatory agencies (EPA, state DEQ). Field work including site visits and sampling is common.

Career Path

Environmental Engineer → Senior Environmental Engineer → Project Manager → Department Manager → Principal / Associate → Practice Leader / Director

Why Use a Specialized Recruiter?

Environmental engineering requires specific regulatory knowledge (RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act) that varies by state and region. Understanding whether a candidate's experience in air quality vs. remediation vs. water resources matches the employer's needs requires specialized screening.

Quick Facts

Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000
Experience Levels:
Entry-Level to Senior (0-15+ years)

Key Skills

Environmental permittingRemediation designAir quality modelingStormwater managementEIS/EA preparationRCRA/CERCLA compliance

Common Industries

Valued Certifications

PE (Environmental)PG (Professional Geologist)CHMM (Hazardous Materials Manager)40-hour HAZWOPER

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a PE license required for environmental engineers?
PE licensure is strongly preferred and often required for senior environmental engineering roles, especially in consulting. Environmental engineers must often stamp reports and designs submitted to regulatory agencies. Some states offer an environmental PE specialty exam.
What environmental regulations should candidates know?
Core federal regulations include RCRA (hazardous waste), CERCLA (Superfund), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, and TSCA. State-specific regulations are equally important. We screen for regulatory knowledge relevant to your industry and geography.
Do environmental engineers need field experience?
Yes. Environmental engineering is one of the most field-intensive engineering disciplines. Candidates should be comfortable with site investigations, environmental sampling, remediation system O&M, and sometimes working in HAZWOPER conditions. We verify field experience during screening.

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