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

$92K - $106K *

Unlock potential by leading process improvements in safety, quality, and productivity at a structural wood panel manufacturing plant. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence through inn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater systems, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while managing...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive safety excellence by coordinating compliance, conducting inspections, and providing training to ensure a secure construction environment. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards and mi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by leading municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction. Build lasting relationships while guiding clients through funding, design, and implementation, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative groundwater modeling projects, overseeing hydrogeologic investigations, and providing expert support for contaminated site assessments and remediation efforts ac...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficient utility coordination on large-scale infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to mitigate conflicts and manage relocations, ensuring timely delivery and cost...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $170K *

Champion innovative wastewater treatment projects from concept to commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure and optimize plant performance while ensuring regu...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative wastewater treatment solutions. As a Wastewater Engineer, you'll lead projects ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while collaborati...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Lead the planning and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance across all project phases. Drive t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion the delivery of complex water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships while leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality execution and compliance t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance plant operations by providing technical support and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with production teams to enhance efficiency, ensure safety compliance, and lead capi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water resource initiatives by managing complex hydrogeological projects, from feasibility studies to implementation. Collaborate with clients across multiple states to innovate and exe...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $240K *

Lead the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Oversee project budgets, mentor junior staff, and drive technical proposals to secure new opportuniti...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of water and wastewater projects by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance while fostering strong client r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse projects in the Water and Wastewater Treatment sector, ensuring effective scheduling, cost management, and team collaboration while upholding quality and safety sta...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading civil engineering for electric transmission projects. Shape team growth while ensuring successful planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration in a comp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $112K *

Manage environmental projects by ensuring safe field operations, conducting sampling, and overseeing remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to prepare technical reports and utilize digital tools...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's leading the design of innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experts to develop technical designs, manage permitting, and support construction, en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and execution of innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive the design and coordination of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams to execute technical designs, manage permitting, and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative groundwater modeling projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrogeology to assess contaminated sites, manage projects, and provide technical support while ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Support diverse environmental projects by coordinating investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing your project management skills and te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $134K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive new product development and enhance cust...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $138K *

Champion innovative cathodic protection solutions by leading complex engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance system designs, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.