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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, overseeing design teams, ensuring project quality, and engaging with clients. Drive successful project execution while mentoring staff and pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by managing design teams, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with clients to meet project goals efficiently and effectively...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager overseeing water and wastewater projects. Lead design professionals, manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality assurance while mentoring s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water and wastewater projects, overseeing design and construction quality assurance while ensuring timely project delivery and client satisfaction. Lead professionals and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading a team of design professionals. Engage with clients and ensure project requirements are met efficiently while providing constru...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $145K *

Drive impactful water/wastewater projects by leveraging your expertise in planning, design, and technical analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions within budget and ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $161K *

Manage and lead municipal drinking water projects, focusing on lead service line replacements and infrastructure improvements. Utilize technical expertise and project management skills to deliver high...

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

$94K - $161K *

Lead municipal drinking water projects, focusing on service line replacements and infrastructure improvements. Oversee project delivery, mentor teams, and strengthen client relationships while ensurin...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in water/wastewater treatment projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships while mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence and project success from plannin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients to design and optimize systems, ensuring efficient infrastructure solutions that enhance community resour...

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

$160K - $240K *

Lead the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Oversee project budgets, mentor junior staff, and drive technical proposals to secure new opportuniti...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $187K *

Take ownership of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, applying your engineering expertise to ensure compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams, manage project components, and engage clie...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $195K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the planning and delivery of water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure compliance, and drive business development while managing significa...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative wastewater engineering projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to design and implement high-quality infrastructure solutions while ensuring exceptio...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of water management by leading the design and optimization of treatment systems, ensuring compliance and safety while managing projects from conception to completion...

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

$140K - $200K *

Drive the design and management of water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while optimizing efficiency and environmental standards through innovative engineering solutions...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Deliver innovative solutions in water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead design, optimize processes, and manage projects from conception to completion, enhancing public health and...

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

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion in a dynamic environment...

Yesterday

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

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while managing projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance infrastruct...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform water resource projects by leading design, analysis, and documentation efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and man...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to innovative water solutions by leading design and engineering projects that enhance community water management, ensuring public health and environmental sustainability through technical e...

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of municipal water and wastewater projects by leading technical delivery, expanding client relationships, and driving strategic growth initiatives across the Midwest region while...

1 week ago

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

$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in advancing wastewater solutions by collaborating with municipal clients to develop sustainable infrastructure and innovative nutrient management strategies, ensuring compliance and r...

1 week ago

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

$121K - $182K *

Elevate your career by leading industrial water/wastewater projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and driving business growth through innovative design solutions and client engagement...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $182K *

Contribute to innovative industrial water and wastewater projects, leveraging your expertise to lead design management, mentor teams, and drive business growth while collaborating with multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

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

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.