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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$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of industrial manufacturing by providing expert guidance on equipment functionality and integration. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance proc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Explore your potential by leading water/wastewater projects within a dynamic team. Engage with clients and oversee design, permitting, and site work for diverse developments. Grow your career through...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee water/wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding engineers and technical staff in design, construction oversight, and client coordination to deliver impactful solutions...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $111K *

Advance your career by conducting advanced engineering analyses and collaborating on wastewater systems projects. Utilize hydraulic modeling and lead continuous improvement efforts while mentoring tec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring quality assurance, and engaging with clients to deliver effective solutions on time and within budget...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing water and wastewater projects, leading design professionals, and ensuring project success through effective communication and oversight. Elevate your career in...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, and ensuring project success through effective communication and technical expertise. Collaborate with clients and s...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by managing water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives, leading design teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and oversight of project s...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing water and wastewater projects, leading design teams, and ensuring project success through effective communication and technical expertise in engineering and construct...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients to deliver effective solutions in a collaborative environment...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients to deliver effective solutions on time and within budget...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients. Drive successful project execution while mentoring staff and pr...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by managing design teams, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with clients to meet project goals efficiently and effectively...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager overseeing water and wastewater projects. Lead design professionals, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality assurance while mentoring s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water and wastewater projects, overseeing design and construction quality assurance while ensuring timely project delivery and client satisfaction. Lead professionals and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading a team of design professionals. Engage with clients and ensure project requirements are met efficiently while providing constru...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $230K *

Champion innovative wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development in the Pacific Northwest. Shape the future of infrastructure with you...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$153K - $230K *

Drive impactful wastewater solutions by leading project teams, managing client relationships, and fostering business growth in the Pacific Northwest. Leverage your expertise to innovate and enhance in...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Optimize water and wastewater utility projects through effective planning, project management and asset management. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders, ensuring successful project execution and r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $116K *

Drive planning and forecasting for water/wastewater systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness while collaborating with various stakeholders. Perform analyses and condition...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Grow your career with a key role in our major water treatment project, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and safety compliance in the construction sector...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing multidisciplinary design efforts, facilitating project success while maintaining utmost quality and compliance. Drive collaboration among teams to...

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative water resource solutions through advanced engineering design, project management, and collaboration with diverse experts to meet client needs and drive sustainabl...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in dam safety and water resources engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects for diverse clients across North America, enhancing i...

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

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.