Environmental & ESG
Environmental Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Environmental Engineers manage air, water, waste, and permitting across energy and industrial projects — EIAs, monitoring, and compliance.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $139k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for environmental engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 14% year-on-year increase in Environmental Engineer mandates, driven by regulatory pressure, net-zero commitments, CSRD / ISSB / SEC climate rules, and rising carbon prices across the OECD.
Salary Trend
Environmental Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $139k, with experienced env engs in the global energy market commanding $139k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Environmental Engineers typically progress to Carbon Analyst, ESG Manager roles, or into head of ESG, head of sustainability, and Chief Sustainability Officer tracks across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Run environmental impact assessments
- •Manage emissions, effluent, and waste compliance
- •Coordinate environmental monitoring
- •Support permitting and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
- •BSc environmental / civil engineering
- •EIA and permitting experience
- •3+ years energy / industrial
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Environmental Engineer jobs by city
Environmental Engineer jobs in Houston
9.2K openings · $116k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Dallas
6.8K openings · $112k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Midland
7.0K openings · $108k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Denver
5.7K openings · $116k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
5.3K openings · $103k
Environmental Engineer jobs in New Orleans
5.5K openings · $98.0k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
5.3K openings · $103k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Calgary
8.1K openings · $116k
Environmental Engineer jobs in Edmonton
6.4K openings · $110k
Environmental Engineer salary insights
Environmental Engineer salary in Houston
$116k
Environmental Engineer salary in Dallas
$112k
Environmental Engineer salary in Midland
$108k
Environmental Engineer salary in Denver
$116k
Environmental Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$103k
Environmental Engineer salary in New Orleans
$98.0k
Environmental Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$103k
Environmental Engineer salary in Calgary
$116k
Environmental Engineer salary in Edmonton
$110k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Environmental Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Environmental Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Environmental Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Environmental Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Environmental Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Environmental Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Environmental Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Environmental Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Environmental Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Environmental Engineer in the global energy market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $139k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.