60 Environmental engineer jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Environmental Engineer Jobs in 2026

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Aspiring Environmental Engineers, like any engineer, need a formal education credential to enter the field. Opt for bachelor’s level programs in environmental or civil engineering, geology, or a similar field. You’ll need a solid background in chemistry, biology, GIS, federal environmental regulations, and soil science. After graduation, complete several years of professional field experience through an internship, co-op, or another entry-level role. Most employers prefer that candidates also obtain an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license. The former requires you to pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE), whereas the latter demands significant professional experience and successfully passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering Exam. While not always required, a master’s degree in environmental engineering will broaden your job prospects.

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Top Types Of Environmental Engineer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Environmental Engineer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Environmental Programming

    Salary range: $31,500 - $41,000

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  • Environmental Inspector

    Salary range: $48,000 - $75,500

    An environmental inspector is responsible for making routine inspections of sources of pollution and determining whether the producers are in compliance with all environmental laws. Your duties and responsibilities in this career include field investigation of job sites and industrial facilities, such as manufacturing and energy plants. You collect samples for testing, interview workers, and determines whether there have been any violations of environmental laws. If you determine public health or land is at risk, you write recommendations to your supervisors who determine the course of action for the offender.

  • Protect Environmental

    Salary range: $69,000 - $116,500

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  • Principal Environmental Engineer

    Salary range: $118,500 - $173,000

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  • Environmental Planning

    Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000

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  • Osha 40 Hour Hazwoper

    Salary range: $37,500 - $50,000

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  • Environmental Remediation Engineer

    Salary range: $91,000 - $104,000

    An environmental remediation engineer helps remove contaminants from groundwater, surface water, and soil to bring the environment back to its natural state. As an environmental remediation engineer, your job duties include collaborating with other engineers to develop removal plans for various pollutants, visiting spill sites, and overseeing removal and remediation efforts. Your primary responsibilities are to monitor the levels of contaminants and protect the ecosystem, animal habitats, and public health.

  • Environmental Science Phd Consultant

    Salary range: $37,500 - $59,500

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  • Environmental Scientist Gis

    Salary range: $75,000 - $98,500

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  • Environmental Remediation

    Salary range: $91,000 - $104,000

    Environmental Remediation is a common job search query. Most salaries for Environmental Remediation jobs pay between $91,000 (25th percentile) and $104,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Environmental Remediation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.