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.
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Elevate geoenvironmental practices by leading complex projects, driving business growth, and delivering technical expertise in solid waste management, remediation, and engineering consulting while men...
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Join a dynamic team to lead complex geoenvironmental projects, delivering innovative solutions while mentoring staff and driving practice growth in a collaborative environment focused on sustainabilit...
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Senior Residential Civil Engineer - Land Development (PE, 10+ Years' Experience)
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Drive impactful land development projects by providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and enhancing design processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality standards and foster continuous...
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Support a dynamic team in hydrology and hydrogeology, analyzing climate data, developing models, and ensuring effective water management for mining projects. Collaborate on innovative solutions to enh...
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Empower our Hydrogeology and Hydrology team by analyzing climate data, developing hydrological models, and conducting sensitivity analyses to enhance water management strategies in mining projects. Yo...
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Advance your career by collaborating with a diverse team to analyze hydrological data, develop models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental ste...
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Join a dynamic team to analyze and model hydrological data, develop water balance models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental stewardship and...
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Collaborate with a diverse team of experts to analyze hydrological data, develop models, and support water management strategies for mining projects, ensuring effective environmental stewardship and c...
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Area Practice Leader - Water Resources
$191K - $285K *
Help us drive strategic growth and operational excellence in our practice. Lead high-performing teams, align business objectives, and ensure client satisfaction through innovative solutions and collab...
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Electrical Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$100K - $166K *
Explore a rewarding leadership role mentoring engineers in electrical design for municipal water and wastewater projects. Drive technical success while fostering collaboration in a dynamic team dedica...
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Elevate your career by supporting critical water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient construction, manage documentation, and uphold quality standards while driving proj...
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Drive impactful hydrogeology projects across North America, leveraging your expertise in groundwater hydrology, contaminant modeling, and field investigations to support mining and environmental initi...
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Drinking Water Process Engineer
$97K - $194K *
Pioneer innovative solutions in water treatment engineering, optimizing processes and collaborating across project teams to address complex drinking water challenges nationally while mentoring junior...
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Drinking Water Process Engineer
$84K - $169K *
Solve complex challenges in drinking water treatment and reuse. Collaborate with engineers on innovative projects, improving municipal systems and optimizing operations for sustainable water purificat...
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Drinking Water Process Engineer
$88K - $176K *
Drive impactful solutions in drinking water treatment and purification. Collaborate with experts on local and national projects while enhancing your technical expertise and responsibilities in a suppo...
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Staff Environmental Sciences Specialist - Industrial Wastewater Permitting Focus
$108K - $163K *
Join a team that's dedicated to environmental stewardship, supporting clients in achieving compliance with state and federal regulations across diverse projects. Collaborate with experts to ensure sus...
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Transportation Hydraulics Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential in water resource projects by leading design and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage client relations, and drive business development w...
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Principal Engineer - Hydraulic Modeling Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful civil engineering projects, collaborating with public agencies to enhance community infrastructure. Lead design and construction efforts while ensuring compliance and fostering strong...
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Staff Electrical Engineer Water/Wastewater
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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...
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Senior Staff Geologist / Environmental Engineer
$88K - $105K *
Lead the evaluation of subsurface data to assess environmental conditions, generate maps, and collaborate on projects. Oversee field testing and ensure quality standards while preparing detailed repor...
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Senior Project Engineer (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $143K *
Advance your career by providing essential water services, including planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate on diverse projects addressing both routine and complex...
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Water Resources Management Market Sector Leader
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Lead the development and execution of a Water Resource Management strategy while driving growth in Southern California. Collaborate across teams, manage key projects, and foster industry relationships...
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Shape water and wastewater projects as a Site Civil Engineer, managing multi-discipline teams and ensuring high-quality design from planning through construction, while leading due diligence and commu...
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Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Drive impactful water management solutions by leading comprehensive projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to tackle both rout...
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Senior Project Manager Engineering (Water Treatment/Potable Water)
$88K - $159K *
Champion innovative water management solutions by leading projects in planning, design, and construction for drinking water systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to address community-wide challenges...
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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.