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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Manage complex water treatment projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive project success from initiation to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the success of complex water treatment projects by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule while effectively communicating with stakeholders throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead water/wastewater design projects, managing scope and budget while leveraging client relationships. Engage in innovative solutions for municipal and private clients, enhanci...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Geotechnical Engineer, leading critical dam and power infrastructure projects. Drive analysis, design, and field investigations while mentoring others and enhancing our hydrop...

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing environmental projects, supervising investigations, and developing client relationships. Gain valuable project and staff management experience while contr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental projects, ensuring compliance and driving client success while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships across the Southeast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water resources engineering by leading diverse projects, ensuring structural reliability and resource efficiency while collaborating with teams and clients to deliver innovative so...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Drive client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion...

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role in electrical engineering, overseeing complex designs, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and cli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $137K *

Transform your career by joining a multidisciplinary team to evaluate groundwater movement, water quality, and climate change impacts. Contribute to high-level scientific projects and develop innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $118K *

Partner with us to drive environmental restoration projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve mission-critical milestones in the...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $131K *

Champion environmental compliance and project management, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Drive busines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $192K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater projects, leading design and construction phases while mentoring junior staff and engaging with clients across the Midw...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful environmental solutions. In this hybrid role, you'll conduct site investigations, develop remediation strategies, and collaborate with multidiscipl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Advance your career by leading geotechnical projects, designing solutions, and partnering on impactful land development initiatives while coordinating investigations and fieldwork in diverse environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by applying your engineering expertise to impactful civil and environmental projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, permit, and oversee solid waste management initia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower the development of innovative transportation infrastructure projects by managing client coordination, overseeing design and engineering processes, and ensuring project scope, schedule, and bud...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage NEPA projects for transportation and infrastructure, ensuring compliance and coordination with agencies. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, prepare documentation, and drive business deve...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of bioinformatics by implementing data exploration tools and collaborating with biologists to enhance our codebase. Drive innovation through effective documentation and user feedback...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex roadway projects, ensuring high-quality design and delivery. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules while mentoring staff and interfacing with clients to drive...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex roadway projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction, regulatory compliance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $185K *

Shape the future of our Surface Water practice by leading business development, managing key client relationships, and mentoring staff while driving innovative solutions in sustainable infrastructure...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geotechnical engineering by leading innovative projects in earth structures and foundations. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure safe infrastruct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.