Find senior-level Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater opportunities on Ladders. These roles focus on designing, improving, and supporting the systems that treat drinking water and wastewater for communities, utilities, and industry. Explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including positions in process design, treatment optimization, engineering, and technical leadership.
Water and wastewater process engineers develop and refine treatment processes to meet public health, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements. Depending on the role, they may evaluate treatment technologies, develop process calculations and design criteria, review engineering plans, troubleshoot plant performance, and guide upgrades to existing facilities. They often work with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers, as well as operators, project managers, and clients.
Responsibilities can include designing or evaluating treatment trains, conducting process modeling, preparing technical reports and specifications, supporting pilot studies, and optimizing chemical, biological, or physical treatment operations. Specialists may work in drinking water treatment, industrial water reuse, desalination, biological wastewater treatment, nutrient removal, sludge processing, or advanced treatment. Senior positions may also involve project delivery, client relationships, mentoring, and technical reviews.
Employers commonly look for a degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or a related engineering discipline, along with experience in water or wastewater treatment. Relevant capabilities may include process design, hydraulic and mass-balance calculations, treatment modeling, regulatory knowledge, technical writing, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. A Professional Engineer (PE) license may be preferred or required for roles involving engineering oversight or approval; requirements vary by employer and location.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialization, seniority, and location, and find roles where your process engineering expertise can contribute to reliable water infrastructure and effective treatment systems.
Project Engineer | Water & Wastewater
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading complex water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and compliance. Join a dynamic team committed to impac...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $95K *
Drive innovative manufacturing processes by developing, testing, and implementing solutions to enhance product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues an...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of process engineering by driving high-quality project execution and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance processes, deliver impactful results...
Reposted 5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion process engineering excellence by driving project execution, identifying improvements, and collaborating across teams to enhance outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive environmental solutions by applying scientific principles to analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with project teams to execute fieldwork and suppor...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of environmental engineering by tackling federal projects, conducting analyses, and developing solutions to enhance compliance and restore natural systems. Collaborate with teams on d...
Reposted 1 week ago
$75K - $90K *
Transform manufacturing processes by developing, optimizing, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in production operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives a...
3 weeks ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Champion the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice in California, leveraging your extensive engineering expertise and client relationships to drive strategic development and revenue generation whi...
1 week ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...
1 week ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Join us in leading the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice across California. This role combines technical expertise with client development to establish a trusted engineering service provider i...
1 week ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Pioneer the growth of a new Water/Wastewater practice in California, leveraging your extensive engineering expertise and client relationships to drive strategic development, revenue generation, and op...
1 week ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...
1 week ago
Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing high-profile water infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution of EPC services, fostering team collaboration, and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic o...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$126K - $221K *
Lead and manage multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects, driving business development, client relationships, and project execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational eff...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing small EPC projects, ensuring successful execution of engineering, procurement, and construction scopes while coordinating teams and delivering on performance, quality, and...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$110K - $130K *
Drive successful delivery of multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to manage risks, costs, and client satisfaction while ensuring compliance with eng...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$100K - $120K *
Lead impactful water and wastewater projects by managing small teams and ensuring successful execution of engineering, procurement, and construction efforts while focusing on client satisfaction and p...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$120K - $201K *
Unlock your potential by leading electrical design for impactful water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, provide expert guidance, and drive business growth while enhancing technical...
Reposted 1 week ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Empower the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative projects in planning, design, and delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges while ensuring qualit...
2 weeks ago
$112K - $128K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure. Lead high-profile projects, mentor engineers, and drive business growth in a collaborative environment focused on innovative water and wa...
3 weeks ago
$112K - $128K *
Lead the design and execution of water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while driving growth in the water...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing process engineering in the Pulp and Paper industry. Leverage your expertise to lead capital projects, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovative so...
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Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Analyze and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and driving succ...
1 week ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $165K *
Lead the charge in planning and delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community sustainability and ensure compliance w...
1 week ago
What does a Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater do?
A Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater designs, evaluates, and optimizes processes used to treat drinking water, wastewater, and industrial water. The work may include process calculations, technology selection, plant troubleshooting, design reviews, and support for facility upgrades.
What qualifications are commonly required for water and wastewater process engineer jobs?
Employers typically seek an engineering degree in environmental, chemical, civil, or a related field, plus relevant treatment-process experience. Some senior roles prefer or require a PE license, depending on the responsibilities and jurisdiction.
Which specialties are available in water and wastewater process engineering?
Specialties may include drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial water and reuse, desalination, biological processes, nutrient removal, advanced treatment, and sludge processing.
Do Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual positions varies by employer, location, experience, and scope of responsibility.
What skills can help candidates stand out for senior water/wastewater process engineering roles?
Experience with treatment design and optimization, process modeling, engineering calculations, regulatory requirements, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary project work can be valuable. Project leadership, client communication, and a PE license may also strengthen a candidate’s qualifications.