Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater Jobs

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.

What Water and Wastewater Process Engineers Do

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.

Common Responsibilities and Specialties

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.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

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.

Explore Senior Water/Wastewater Engineering Careers

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.

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$80K - $100K *

Champion the efficiency and safety of glass melting furnaces, ensuring optimal energy use and quality production. Collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement and troubleshoot manufactu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative process engineering solutions in the Sanitary Powder and Thermal Separations sector. Collaborate with teams to optimize designs, ensure compliance, and exceed cu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $149K *

Join our team to deliver impactful wastewater capital improvement projects, enhancing community health and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse professionals while advancing your engineering caree...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $117K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing processes and ensuring quality. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, optimize workflows, and lead projects that drive efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $141K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by leading technical projects that improve efficiency and quality while driving cost reduction initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-ad...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing by driving process improvements, enhancing product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee civil and environmental projects, focusing on remediation and waste management. Collaborate with professionals to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring junior sta...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $110K *

Champion environmental solutions by managing remediation projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while making a positive impact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $170K *

Develop and lead complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and mentoring teams while engaging with clients and enhancing technical capabilities across disciplines...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading complex water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Drive design, mentor teams, and enhance technical capabilities while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innova...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal stormwater infrastructure. Lead innovative drainage projects, mentor professionals, and cultivate client relationships to drive growth in Central Tex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$238K - $290K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading strategic initiatives and driving innovation across multidisciplinary teams. Foster collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $92K *

Unlock manufacturing excellence by analyzing processes, enhancing workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that boost efficiency, qualit...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $133K *

Accelerate progress at oilseed crushing operations by optimizing processes and enhancing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and product q...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $117K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental solutions, managing complex waste and hydrogeological projects, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance client relationships and drive busi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of our capital projects by leading process engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in capacity, cost, and safety while ensuring effective de...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize water/wastewater systems design and project management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring project timelines and budgets ar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and coordinate water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective team coordination, budget management, and clear communication. Drive project performance f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project performance from planning to execution while fostering relationships and ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction while ensuring q...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.