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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Join a team that's redefining civil engineering through innovative solutions, focusing on sustainable practices across diverse projects while contributing to the development of resilient communities i...
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Lead impactful civil engineering projects across recreational, municipal, and commercial sectors. Collaborate with a mission-focused team, mentor junior engineers, and ensure quality design in a fast...
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Partner with us to drive innovative civil engineering solutions across diverse projects, tackling challenges in recreational, municipal, and commercial sectors. Your expertise will lead impactful desi...
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Champion innovative civil engineering solutions across diverse projects. As a key technical lead, leverage your expertise to impact recreational, municipal, and commercial sectors, driving sustainable...
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Empower communities by driving innovative civil engineering projects across various sectors. Focus on design, infrastructure, and technical leadership to enhance quality of life and sustainability in...
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Shape the future of sustainable engineering by leading innovative civil projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and optimize municipal, commercial, and recreational developments, ensuring...
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Transform communities through innovative civil engineering design. As a key technical lead, you'll drive impactful projects across various sectors, ensuring high-quality solutions while mentoring fell...
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Optimize engineering execution and internal capabilities for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives. Lead a high-performing team while m...
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Innovate solutions at the forefront of nuclear security by leveraging your mechanical design expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure precision in complex projects, guiding design iteration...
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Lead complex environmental engineering projects across South Florida, managing assessments, remediation, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and mentor junior staff while ensu...
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Lead the charge in delivering capital projects from concept to close-out, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage scope, budget, and schedule wh...
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Engineer innovative manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and optimize production flow. Collaborate across departments to ensure product manufacturability and safety while driving...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Innovate solutions in environmental engineering by leading remediation projects, overseeing system design and operations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective soil and gr...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Empower environmental solutions by leading remediation projects, designing systems, and managing operations. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to ensure effective soil and groundwater investig...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Transform environmental remediation practices by leading system design and operations. Collaborate with engineers and scientists on diverse projects, ensuring effective data management and technical r...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Champion innovative environmental engineering solutions by leading remediation system design, overseeing operations, and conducting soil and groundwater investigations. Collaborate with multidisciplin...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Develop innovative remediation solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise in environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and oversee effective remedi...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Join a team that's dedicated to environmental remediation, focusing on system design, operations, and investigations. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to deliver innovative solutions while en...
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Environmental Design Engineer - PFAS Remediation Focused
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Join a team that's dedicated to environmental remediation, overseeing system design and operations. Leverage your expertise in groundwater investigations and collaborate with engineers to deliver impa...
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What does a Process Engineer, Water/Wastewater do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.