Average Senior Environmental Engineer Salary

Senior environmental engineers lead a variety of environmental and/or engineering projects for their organization. They work with facilities to ensure that their environmental projects meet all requirements set by the government and their organization. These engineers must develop and communicate goal and expectations with their team, providing guidance, feedback, and discipline to subordinates as necessary. Additionally, they help guide their organization's interactions with state, local, and federal agencies. Senior environmental engineers are also responsible for making sure that projects under their supervision are finished within budget limitations and within deadlines. They provide presentations to management for ongoing projects as necessary.

These engineers generally work full time, although overtime may be required to meet deadlines and work on projects. Frequent travel may be required in this position as well.

Educational requirements for senior environmental engineer positions generally include at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. At least five to 10 years of experience in environmental engineering is needed as well. Since they work with multiple large teams, senior environmental engineers must be able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills. Additionally, these engineers must maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant environmental requirements and regulations. (Copyright 2018 PayScale.com)

Senior Environmental Engineer Tasks

• Monitor environmental sites, doing inspections and assessing risk to formulate data and reports.
• Research, suggest, develop, and establish economically feasible solutions for environmental site improvements.
• Counsel team members, maintain contact with vendors, and act as Project Manager for various projects.
• Formulate recommendations based on area development and potential pollution risks.

Houston offers some of the highest pay in the country for Senior Environmental Engineers, 33 percent above the national average. Senior Environmental Engineers will also find cushy salaries in Portland (+8 percent). Milwaukee ranks last in the field for pay, reporting salaries 13 percent below the national average. Washington and Seattle are a couple other places where companies are known to pay below the median — salaries are 11 percent lower and 6 percent lower, respectively.