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.
Water Resources Engineer in Training
$75K - $100K *
Advance your career by supporting our Water Resources design team on diverse projects, including drainage, potable water, and wastewater infrastructure. Collaborate with experienced engineers in a dyn...
1 week ago
Water/Wastewater Process Engineer (PE)
$80K - $95K *
Transform municipal water and wastewater treatment through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, evaluate, and optimize treatment facilities, ensuring c...
2 weeks ago
Water Resources Project Engineer
$87K - $102K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex water resources projects, ensuring successful design and implementation while adhering to budgets and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor ju...
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Water Resources Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in innovative water resources engineering projects, ensuring successful completion within budget and schedule. Collaborate with teams on municipal infrastructure, stormwater management...
Reposted 4 days ago
Water Resources Project Engineer
$87K - $102K *
Unlock your potential by leading diverse water resources projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with teams to deliver innovative solutions in municipal infrastructure and sustai...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental engineering solutions, overseeing complex projects, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff while enhancing quality standards and safety...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by delivering innovative environmental engineering solutions. Lead complex projects, ensuring compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and communicating effectively with di...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering)
$109K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing and designing water/wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...
1 week ago
Water Resources - Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of watershed management by leading innovative projects, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional client service while mentoring a dynamic team in a growing regional practic...
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Water Resources - Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful watershed planning and project design, leading a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions for municipal clients while ensuring exceptional service and collaboration across the Sout...
Yesterday
$85K - $102K *
Join us to lead innovative water/wastewater engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in infrastructure design, data analytics, and collaborative problem-solving to enhance community resilience a...
1 week ago
Department Manager - Water Resources
$100K - $120K *
Transform water resources management by leading a skilled team to deliver innovative projects for municipal, state, and federal clients, ensuring operational excellence and fostering professional grow...
3 weeks ago
Department Manager - Water Resources
$100K - $120K *
Oversee a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects, managing budgets, and fostering staff development while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence across municip...
3 weeks ago
Department Manager - Water Resources
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative water resources projects. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and staff development to enhance client rel...
3 weeks ago
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing projects from design to execution, and ensuring client satisfaction and project profitabi...
Reposted yesterday
$105K - $135K *
Lead the charge in managing and designing utility infrastructure projects, focusing on water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while ensur...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Lead the charge in innovative water resources projects, focusing on stormwater management and hydraulic evaluations. Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies while mentoring junior engineers t...
2 weeks ago
Water Resources Consultant (Hybrid/Remote)
$110K - $140K *
Lead the charge in innovative water management solutions by leveraging GoldSim modeling expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex environmental challenges and enhance proje...
5 days ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Empower the future of water infrastructure by leading innovative projects in planning, design, and delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges while ensuring qualit...
2 weeks ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Analyze and deliver innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior engineers and driving succ...
1 week ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $165K *
Lead the charge in planning and delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community sustainability and ensure compliance w...
2 weeks ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$120K - $150K *
Transform community infrastructure by leading innovative water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver sustainable solutions, while mentoring junior staff a...
2 weeks ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering, managing projects from design to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community infrastructure and ensure environm...
2 weeks ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Empower progress at essential water infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, analyze, and deliver innovative solutions for water and wastewater systems while ment...
2 weeks ago
Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver essential solutions while mentoring junior engineers and enh...
2 weeks ago
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.