Explore senior water resources engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These experienced professionals help communities, businesses, and public agencies plan, design, and manage essential water systems. Find opportunities to lead complex projects in water supply, stormwater, flood control, wastewater, and watershed management.
Senior engineers guide projects from early planning and technical analysis through design, permitting, and implementation. Responsibilities may include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage and flood-risk assessments, water infrastructure design, technical reviews, and coordination with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams. Many roles also involve mentoring engineers, managing schedules and budgets, and supporting proposals and business development.
Employers commonly seek extensive experience in water resources or civil engineering, strong technical judgment, and the ability to communicate recommendations clearly. Familiarity with modeling and design tools, regulatory requirements, and project delivery is valuable. A bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering is typical; some positions prefer a master’s degree. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is often required or preferred, depending on the role and location.
Senior water resources engineers work at consulting firms, engineering companies, utilities, government agencies, and infrastructure organizations. Their experience can lead to roles such as principal engineer, technical director, project manager, or water resources practice leader. Compensation varies with location, specialization, licensure, and leadership scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.
Browse senior water resources engineer openings and compare roles that match your expertise and career goals. Discover opportunities to advance water infrastructure, strengthen resilience, and lead high-impact engineering projects.
Civil Engineer - Water Resources Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to sustainable water resource management. In this role, you'll leverage stormwater management expertise to drive innovative solutions for transportation and site developme...
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Civil Engineer - Water Resources Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading innovative water resource solutions in transportation and site development. Utilize your stormwater management expertise in a collaborative and impact-driven environme...
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Intermediate Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)
$117K - $134K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resources solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to manage projects from proposal to completion, ensuring high-quality outcom...
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$140K - $190K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering sustainable engineering solutions. As a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer, you'll conduct assessments, perform hydraulic designs, and collaborate on large-scale...
5 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leveraging your hydrotechnical expertise to deliver sustainable engineering solutions. Collaborate on diverse hydropower projects, ensuring compliance and excellence in hydraulic d...
5 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Lead the charge in delivering sustainable hydrotechnical solutions, conducting assessments, and collaborating on multimillion-dollar projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regu...
5 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Drive innovative hydrotechnical engineering solutions, conducting assessments and designs for hydropower projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-qualit...
5 days ago
$140K - $190K *
Drive innovative hydrotechnical solutions by leveraging expertise in hydraulic design and modeling. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects, ensuring compliance and delivering...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage complex water/wastewater engineering projects, ensuring design integrity and compliance. Lead a small team, make critical decisions, and apply advanced engineering techniques to deliver effecti...
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$80K - $95K *
Join us to lead complex water/wastewater engineering projects, making critical design decisions and supervising a dedicated team. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions and ensure project succ...
Yesterday
$92K - $110K *
Transform water and wastewater engineering by leading projects, making critical design decisions, and supervising a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure a...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead complex environmental engineering projects across South Florida, managing assessments, remediation, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and mentor junior staff while ensu...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Lead complex environmental engineering projects across South Florida, managing assessments, remediation, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with regulatory agencies while mentoring junior staff and e...
Yesterday
$77K - $91K *
Empower municipal clients by executing water/wastewater projects, focusing on planning, design, and construction. Collaborate with teams to enhance facility compliance and innovate treatment processes...
2 weeks ago
$77K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water and wastewater projects. As a Graduate Engineer II, you'll support municipal clients through planning, design, and construction, ensuring compliance and...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Drive innovative solutions in dam safety and water resources engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects for diverse clients across North America, enhancing i...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Drive innovative solutions in dam safety and water resources engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects across North America, enhancing infrastructure and fl...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on dam safety and water resources. Contribute to high-profile projects across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovati...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water resource projects, ensuring safety and sustainability across diverse environments while collaborating with multidi...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Lead the charge in innovative dam safety and water resource projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for federal, state, and private clients across North Ame...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, and construction of dam safety and water resource projects. Contribute to high-profile initiatives across North America, ensuring compliance and innov...
2 days ago
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
$95K - $150K *
Empower our team by delivering innovative engineering solutions for dam safety, hydraulic structures, and water resource projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure ac...
2 days ago
Water/Wastewater Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in planning and executing water/wastewater projects, coordinating designs, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams...
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Water Resources Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Play a key role in delivering innovative municipal engineering projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff and fostering strong client re...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer and Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Oversee water resources engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Lead multidisciplinary teams in stormwater management, drainage assessments, and municipal infrastr...
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What does a senior water resources engineer do?
A senior water resources engineer plans and oversees projects involving water supply, stormwater, flood control, drainage, wastewater, and watershed systems. The role may include technical modeling and design, regulatory coordination, project management, client communication, and mentoring.
What qualifications are commonly required for senior water resources engineer jobs?
Employers typically look for a civil or environmental engineering degree and substantial relevant experience. Many roles prefer or require Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, along with expertise in hydrologic or hydraulic analysis, design tools, regulations, and project delivery.
Where do senior water resources engineers work?
They work for engineering and environmental consulting firms, utilities, government agencies, construction and infrastructure companies, and other organizations that plan or manage water systems.
How much do senior water resources engineers earn?
Pay depends on experience, location, licensure, specialization, and responsibilities. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying senior water resources engineering opportunities.
What career paths are available for senior water resources engineers?
Experienced engineers may advance to principal or consulting engineer, project manager, technical director, or practice leader roles. Some move into executive, public-sector leadership, or specialized technical positions.