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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance production capabilities, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure quality standards w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy while enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth in Critical Infrastructure markets. Collaborate wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Partner with us to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy while enhancing customer relationships and driving sales growth in Critical Infrastructure markets. Your leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Utilize your expertise to enhance sales and support critical infrastructure markets while collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize Civil 3D content libraries and enhance project efficiency by managing templates, styles, and assemblies. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality across all design phases, driv...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of hydrogeology by leading interdisciplinary projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring teams. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful solutio...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engineering and project management. Collaborate on diverse projects, enhance manufacturing processes, and travel extensively to implement solutions that optimi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges. As a technical specialist, you'll apply advanced techniques, guide projects, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance w...

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of water systems by leading projects and teams to deliver innovative solutions in wastewater and water management. Collaborate with clients and experts to ensure quality and efficienc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Lead impactful projects in water/wastewater systems, managing teams and client relationships to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget. Collaborate with experts to enhance operational servi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform water and wastewater systems by leading project teams, managing design and operational services, and ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering strong client relatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading multi-discipline teams in the planning, design, and management of water and wastewater systems, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by leading multi-discipline teams in planning, designing, and managing water and wastewater systems, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering strong...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading multi-discipline teams in planning, designing, and managing water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and project members to ensure quality delivery on time a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion project leadership in water/wastewater systems, overseeing design, planning, and construction phases while collaborating with clients and multi-discipline teams to deliver quality solutions o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage multi-discipline project teams to deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions. Collaborate with clients and team members throughout project phases, ensuring quality work is completed on t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $179K *

Champion innovative land development projects by leading design and engineering efforts. Leverage 8+ years of experience to manage client relationships, mentor junior engineers, and drive successful p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $179K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse land development projects, leveraging 8+ years of civil engineering expertise to enhance client relationships and drive innovative solutions from concept to constru...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $179K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $155K *

Elevate solid waste infrastructure projects from concept to operation, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure effective planning, design, and construction of facilities while providing ongoing...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Champion the growth of our Environmental Services practice by leading projects, mentoring staff, and driving client acquisition. Collaborate with experts to tackle diverse environmental challenges whi...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $160K *

Execute construction management activities for small to medium projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, scheduling, and risk mitigation while leading project teams and maintaining qualit...

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

$133K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $200K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives by developing account strategies and managing consultative sales processes. Build strong customer relationships and drive solutions that enhance efficiency and sustai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $118K *

Pioneer innovative civil engineering solutions for municipal infrastructure projects. Lead design and delivery of water, wastewater, and road systems while managing project timelines and budgets to st...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.