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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial water and wastewater processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to design innovative treatment solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team as a key contributor to industrial water and wastewater projects, applying innovative treatment technologies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective sol...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial water treatment solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to design and implement innovative wastewater processes while collaborating with mu...

6 days ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial water treatment solutions. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes to design and implement innovative treatment systems, collaborating with multidisc...

6 days ago

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

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital liaison in wastewater operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support a key treatment program and enhance infrastruct...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$126K - $249K *

Empower diverse teams as you manage the engineering execution of complex water projects, driving innovation while mentoring talent and ensuring successful client partnerships across multiple municipal...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze production data, troubleshoot issues...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of energy by applying your process engineering expertise to deliver innovative, safe, and cost-effective solutions across diverse projects while collaborating with multidisciplina...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $185K *

Empower innovation in nuclear fuel cycle operations by optimizing chemical processes. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to enhance safety and efficiency while developing cutting-edge engineering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $147K *

Collaborate on wastewater process projects, enhancing system planning, design, and optimization. Utilize engineering skills to support projects and maintain client relations, all while ensuring effici...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $116K *

Empower environmental sustainability by analyzing and designing solutions for water and wastewater management. Collaborate with engineers to enhance public health outcomes through innovative environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Join us to lead innovative water/wastewater engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in infrastructure design, data analytics, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance community resilience a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $151K *

Design and engineer innovative water/wastewater solutions. Lead projects from planning to execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to deliver high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $151K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater solutions by designing and analyzing critical engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance public health through effective treatment facilities...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $151K *

Transform water/wastewater engineering projects by planning, designing, and analyzing systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing multiple assignments effectively an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $151K *

Advance your career by leading innovative water/wastewater engineering projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and analyze systems that ensure clean water and effective treatment solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in water/wastewater treatment projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships while mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and project success from plannin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $237K *

Oversee and direct mechanical engineering for complex industrial water projects. Lead a skilled team, manage design execution, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support the growth of the...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Transform municipal infrastructure by leading engineering projects to enhance water solutions, guiding client interactions, and ensuring compliance with technical standards while fostering relationshi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative electrical solutions. You'll collaborate with clients, lead projects, and provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges, ensuring o...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative projects in wastewater and water design. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring a high-performance team in a...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater treatment projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs, ensure compliance, and mentor teams. Engage in diverse projects that enhance your skills and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform communities by leading civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with clients and team members to create innovative treatment solutions that enhance quality of life...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $137K *

Execute design and oversight of municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and effective project coordination for engineering initiatives while supporting a dynamic, collaborative te...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $137K *

Unlock your potential as a Process Engineer, designing innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions while collaborating with diverse teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance w...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.