Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Senior water and wastewater engineers help communities and organizations plan, design, and improve the systems that deliver clean water and safely manage wastewater. These experienced professionals lead technical work across treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and other critical infrastructure. Explore vetted senior engineering opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Senior Water/Wastewater Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but senior engineers commonly evaluate existing systems, develop engineering plans, prepare technical reports, and guide projects from early studies through construction. They may oversee process, civil, or hydraulic design; review calculations and drawings; coordinate permitting; and support construction administration and commissioning. Many roles also involve mentoring engineers and working closely with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulators.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek a degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering field, along with substantial experience in water or wastewater projects. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred or required, particularly for roles that involve approving engineering work. Valuable qualifications include knowledge of treatment processes, hydraulic modeling, design standards, regulatory requirements, project management, and technical communication.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Senior water/wastewater engineers work for engineering consultancies, water utilities, public agencies, and infrastructure organizations. Depending on the employer, they may specialize in drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, collection and distribution systems, reuse, stormwater, or resilient infrastructure. Experienced engineers can advance into principal engineer, technical director, department manager, or project executive positions.

Find Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for senior water and wastewater engineering roles that match your expertise, location, and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers explore their next career move.

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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage engineering projects in industrial water, leading multi-discipline teams, overseeing budgets, and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative water treatment solutio...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects by leading multi-discipline teams. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relations for innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment while foster...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a multi-discipline engineering team to execute complex water and wastewater projects, managing budgets, schedules, and client communications while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality delive...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a team of engineers on diverse water treatment projects, managing deliverables, budgets, and client relations to enhance municipal infrastructure and sustainability. Play a vital role in shaping...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Lead and optimize sustainable water solutions, managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance and technical quality for public agencies and utility clients...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading the design and analysis of stormwater management systems for diverse development projects. Collaborate with teams and clients while mentoring engineering staff to ensure...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional water/wastewater projects. Lead project management efforts, ensuring timely execution and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while...

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

$106K - $164K *

Drive your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects from planning to commissioning. Utilize your technical expertise to ensure project success while mentoring junior staff and managing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Lead diverse water and wastewater treatment projects, overseeing planning, design, and construction phases. Utilize technical expertise to ensure project reliability and efficiency while mentoring jun...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $164K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater treatment projects from planning to commissioning. Collaborate with teams, ensure quality, and maintain client relationships while mentoring junior staff and o...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams from planning to commissioning, ensuring efficiency and quality while mentoring junior staff and managing c...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water and wastewater treatment projects. Lead diverse teams through all project phases, ensuring efficiency and quality while mentoring junior staff and managi...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions. Oversee all project phases from planning to commissioning, ensuring efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering water/wastewater treatment solutions. Manage all phases from planning to commissioning, ensuring efficiency and quality. Mentor junior staff while maintaining client r...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater treatment projects, overseeing all phases from planning to commissioning. Utilize your technical expertise to ensure project success while ment...

Windsor, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, guiding teams from planning through execution. Leverage your technical expertise to ensure project success while mentoring junior sta...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Drive project success from planning to commissioning while mentoring teams and ensuring quality and compliance across Southern On...

London, ONHybrid

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading diverse water and wastewater treatment projects. Oversee planning, design, and construction phases while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project efficiency and compl...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater treatment projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $97K *

Elevate your engineering career by supporting diverse water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on design, permitting, and construction management for municipal clients...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $91K *

Elevate your career as a Design Engineer, focusing on innovative water/wastewater solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, analyze, and improve systems, ensuring compliance with environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $141K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal water and wastewater projects. Lead diverse initiatives from planning to construction, while mentoring junior staff and driving client relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $162K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, driving innovation and collaboration across teams. Grow into a leadership role while delivering quality solutions for clients in Up...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $141K *

Transform municipal water and wastewater projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation and growth in a collaborative environment while mentoring jun...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $151K *

Lead municipal water and wastewater projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality and efficiency while driving business growth and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior water/wastewater engineer do?question toggle

    A senior water/wastewater engineer plans and leads engineering work for water and wastewater infrastructure. Duties may include treatment process and pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, technical reviews, permitting support, project management, and mentoring engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior water/wastewater engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly require a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering discipline and significant relevant project experience. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is frequently preferred or required, depending on the position and jurisdiction.

  • Where do senior water/wastewater engineers work?question toggle

    They work for engineering consulting firms, water and wastewater utilities, government agencies, and infrastructure companies. Projects can involve treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, water reuse, stormwater, and system upgrades.

  • Do senior water/wastewater engineers need a PE license?question toggle

    Many senior roles prefer or require a PE license, especially when the engineer is responsible for approving or sealing designs. Requirements vary by employer, project responsibilities, and state or local regulations.

  • What is the salary for a senior water/wastewater engineer?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, experience, licensure, employer, and project scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying senior water and wastewater engineering opportunities.