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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$125K - $180K *

Lead innovative water resource solutions for mining projects, focusing on design, analysis, and environmental impact. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance water management systems and e...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by enhancing processes, troubleshooting issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic chemical coatings environment to boost safety, quality, and p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing operations by enhancing processes, troubleshooting issues, and leading continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, and ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate project delivery by overseeing large-scale construction efforts. Lead field coordination, ensure safety compliance, drive quality assurance, and manage subcontractor relations to meet proje...

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform capital projects by leading execution from concept to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and operational efficiency. Drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functionally t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer process improvements and lead capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality while managing project lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive technical excellence in facilities engineering, overseeing design and development of production facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safe, efficient operations while supporting b...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering high-quality designs in drainage, stormwater management, and stream restoration across diverse inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead and deliver complex water resources projects, focusing on stormwater management, erosion control, and hydrology. Collaborate with diverse teams to innovate solutions and advance your c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading complex water resources projects, managing teams, and delivering innovative solutions in drainage, hydrology, and stream restoration. Join us to make a significant impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive technical leadership and problem-solving in manufacturing, ensuring effective communication and continuous improvement across operations while maintaining quality standards and customer satisfac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing technical leadership and problem-solving support. Collaborate with teams to enhance communication, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving process improvements and innovation in manufacturing. As a key contributor, you'll enhance product integrity and support technical development initiatives while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance metallurgical integrity and cost efficiency in investment casting for aerospace components, collaborating with teams to optimize production and maintain customer relation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental sustainability and innovation. As a key contributor, you'll lead projects that enhance resource management and compliance, driving impactful solutions for...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance manufacturing operations as you provide vital process engineering support, driving improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency while troubleshooting challenges in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $152K *

Optimize chemical processes and enhance safety measures by providing expert engineering support and continuous improvement strategies within a high hazard manufacturing environment, focusing on proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower the development of innovative transportation infrastructure projects by managing client coordination, overseeing design and engineering processes, and ensuring project scope, schedule, and bud...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $170K *

Champion innovative water resource solutions by leading complex projects that enhance watershed health and community resilience. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful hydrauli...

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

$119K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing watershed health through innovative water resources engineering. Lead complex projects focused on stream restoration, hydraulic design, and community resilien...

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

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with a leading firm by managing water/wastewater projects, consulting with municipalities, and maximizing funding sources. Lead a diverse team to deliver impactful solutions that enha...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing impactful water and wastewater projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure successful outcomes for municipalities while leading a collaborative and supportive...

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

$85K - $102K *

Grow your career with a team-focused environment, leading water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities to enhance community infrastructure, manage diverse projects, and deliver outstandi...

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

$85K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water/wastewater projects, collaborating with municipalities to deliver impactful solutions while managing budgets and client relationships effectively. Drive s...

Reposted yesterday

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects for municipalities, ensuring client satisfaction while achieving financial goals. Collaborate with a team of professionals to produce innovative solut...

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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.