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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$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with municipalities, manage diverse teams, and leverage funding sources to achieve successful outcomes while enhancing c...

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading water/wastewater projects with municipalities, ensuring successful implementation and leveraging funding sources. Collaborate with a team to achieve client satisfaction whi...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative sediment remediation solutions while leading projects across the Midwest. Leverage your expertise to meet regulatory standards and deliver exceptional value to clients, mentoring t...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leading role in sediment remediation projects, providing engineering expertise and strategic solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with regulatory...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $155K *

Reimagine project management by leading complex water treatment construction. Drive planning, coordinate teams, and ensure timely project delivery while adhering to contracts and safety standards, fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $110K *

Tackle environmental challenges by leading site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with a diverse team to monitor construction projects, analyze data, and develop solutions that resto...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing a collaborative team of 50 while enhancing member experiences and driving strategic workforce planning to ensure project success and talent growth across diverse projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Project Manager leading multidisciplinary civil and water resources projects, managing budgets, scopes, and teams to deliver solutions that enhance communities and ensure proj...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower project success by supporting the Senior Project Manager in large-scale construction projects. Collaborate with teams on budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance to ensure seamless project...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading process improvements in a chemical manufacturing environment. Drive safety, quality, and productivity while collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining high-speed cable manufacturing. Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize processes, support product development, and drive innovation in a dynamic environment focu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive process optimization and innovation in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $105K *

Partner with us to support environmental projects by analyzing water resources, ensuring compliance, and assisting in remediation efforts. Contribute to sustainable practices while collaborating with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $105K *

Contribute to environmental projects by supporting technical staff in data collection, analysis, and documentation. Engage in water resources engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with industry stand...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $165K *

Shape the future of municipal water infrastructure by leading complex projects, ensuring efficient execution, safety, and quality standards while collaborating across teams to deliver exceptional resu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by managing critical environmental projects, leading teams, and engaging with clients. You'll develop your project and staff management skills while working on a variety of i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $213K *

Lead the charge in managing drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client ob...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering initiatives in pH sensor and glass production. Drive process optimization and international technology transfers while collaborating across teams in a dynamic m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead critical reliability initiatives and capital projects to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful site development and municipal projects, mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance civil engineering services within the Tampa Bay region...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers while shaping community development across Alabama and the Gulf Coast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading engineering and consulting services across diverse sectors. Drive quality, safety, and innovation while mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with standards and re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering for hydropower and water resources projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery from planning through construction, enhancing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts for hydropower and water resources projects. Drive technical deliverables, coordinate with stakeholders, and enhance project outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Champion multidisciplinary engineering excellence in hydropower and water resources projects, driving technical deliverables and quality processes from planning through construction across North Ameri...

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  •   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.