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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$109K - $154K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative Ultra Pure Water solutions, managing client relationships and project lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored engineeri...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative solutions in ultrapure water systems. Collaborate with global teams to manage proposals and engage clients, ensuring technical excellence and...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Help us drive innovation in ultrapure water treatment by leading technical proposals and collaborating with global teams to deliver tailored solutions for critical applications in the semiconductor in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $210K *

Elevate water treatment solutions by applying innovative design strategies and technical expertise. Collaborate on complex projects ensuring optimal treatment processes while mentoring junior engineer...

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

$126K - $211K *

Unlock innovative electrical design for industrial water projects. Lead initiatives across diverse sectors including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, and Oil & Gas. Collaborate with teams to optimize de...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by building relationships with clients, developing engineering solutions, coordinating technical needs, and leading project management for innovative water solutions with a focus on c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading innovative projects in water treatment and distribution. Leverage your expertise to manage complex initiatives, mentor junior staff, and drive business development while ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading civil engineering projects in municipal water and wastewater systems, collaborating with skilled teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensuring...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading wastewater process engineering projects. Bring your expert knowledge in treatment systems to drive innovative solutions and support diverse projects while focusing on...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading design and planning efforts, ensuring successful execution from assessment to construction management, while collaborating with diver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced water treatment techniques to solve complex engineering challenges. Lead multi-disciplinary teams in innovative projects focused on water quality and treatment...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$126K - $196K *

Develop and enhance corporate water and wastewater compliance strategies while guiding manufacturing sites on regulatory requirements. Lead audits and advocate for environmental governance, ensuring t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead innovative water and wastewater engineering projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while managing budgets and schedules. Foster client relationships and mentor j...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative municipal wastewater projects, managing design, execution, and multi-discipline teams while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to drive impactf...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by designing, managing, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal clients, ensuring efficient treatment and...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $125K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects, managing multiple assignments while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. Collaborate with diverse teams and men...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by optimizing process control systems, enhancing reliability, and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient ope...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $122K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative solutions in process engineering for electrochemical industries. Collaborate on complex projects, optimize designs, and mentor junior engineers while enjoying a h...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$74K - $140K *

Shape the future of process engineering with collaborative support across diverse energy and industrial projects. Drive technical innovation and excellence throughout the project lifecycle, enhancing...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Contribute to the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater systems, leading projects and teams while ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction in a hybrid work environment...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining water and wastewater engineering by leading innovative projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance systems and manage diverse teams while ensuring quality delivery and c...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Transform the future of water management by leading innovative projects in water/wastewater systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance team capabilities while ensuring quality delivery and client sat...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, providing technical expertise and oversight. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality designs and solutions for water distribut...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing water/wastewater systems through technical expertise, project management, and client engagement, while overseeing design and construction processes for diverse projects in...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by providing technical expertise in ultra-pure water systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance while driving continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.