Senior Water Resources Engineer Jobs

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.

What Senior Water Resources Engineers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

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.

Find Senior Water Resources Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$150K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead stormwater design for transportation and community projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship while fostering business development opportunities acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $190K *

Grow your career as a stormwater design leader, driving compliance, mentoring a team, and supporting diverse infrastructure projects in the Oregon/Idaho region while enhancing business development opp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water/wastewater design projects, leveraging client relationships and technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and private clients while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead environmental assessments on contaminated sites to drive remediation and sustainable solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project compliance and deliver quality outcomes...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive engineering excellence by leading complex infrastructure projects, ensuring high-security standards and seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical s...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $130K *

Transform your career by delivering impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with a dedicated team to tackle complex challenges in the industrial and mining sector...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by delivering impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in the industrial and mining sectors, e...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Elevate industrial civil engineering projects from design to construction, collaborating with a skilled team to deliver impactful solutions in heavy industrial environments across Canada, while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Shape impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction, collaborating with a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions for industrial clients across Canada. Your expertise will dr...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $138K *

Elevate your career by delivering impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in the industrial and mining sectors, e...

Terrace, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction, collaborating with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges in the industrial and mining sectors. Your expertise will shape...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful civil engineering projects from design to construction, collaborating with a dedicated team to tackle complex challenges in the industrial and mining sectors ac...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial civil engineering. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful projects from design to construction, ensuring compliance and quality while support...

Kitimat, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions to enhance mobility across Georgia. Leverage your expertise in traffic operations, safety analyses, and project management to deliver impactful results f...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize water/wastewater systems design and project management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring project timelines and budgets ar...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater design projects, guiding teams to enhance sustainability and efficiency across diverse sectors. Drive complex engineering solutions while collaborating with multid...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a vital liaison in wastewater operations, ensuring effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support a key treatment program and enhance infrastruct...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, overseeing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and compliance. Leverage existing relationships to drive business develop...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance water resources projects by leading technical teams, ensuring quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships. Utilize strong project management and engineering skills to drive succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of business development and financial success while leading a dynamic team. Drive strategic growth, manage resources, and serve as a technical expert to enhance market presence and proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $110K *

Manage groundwater monitoring programs and support drilling initiatives, ensuring data accuracy and environmental safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing water management systems at a leading mine site. You'll provide technical leadership in hydrology, infrastructure design, and environmental compliance while ensuring safe...

Vanderhoof, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead municipal water and wastewater engineering projects from planning to construction, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and men...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative land development solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance from concept to construction. Grow your career with a f...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Help shape impactful projects by mentoring engineers and enhancing design processes. Leverage your 10+ years of civil engineering expertise to provide technical guidance, improve workflows, and foster...

2 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior water resources engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.