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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative groundwater modeling and site assessments. Collaborate on complex projects involving remediation, water supply, and litigation support while managing client relationships...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join us in shaping the future of groundwater management and remediation. As a Senior Hydrogeologist, you'll lead innovative projects, provide expert analysis, and drive client success while managing c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $147K *

Innovate plumbing system designs for diverse building projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance technical expertise and project management skills while ensuring compliance with i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing high-profile water infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless execution of EPC services, fostering team collaboration, and enhancing client satisfaction through strategic o...

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

$126K - $221K *

Lead and manage multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects, driving business development, client relationships, and project execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational eff...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing small EPC projects, ensuring successful execution of engineering, procurement, and construction scopes while coordinating teams and delivering on performance, quality, and...

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful delivery of multi-million dollar water infrastructure projects. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to manage risks, costs, and client satisfaction while ensuring compliance with eng...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful water and wastewater projects by managing small teams and ensuring successful execution of engineering, procurement, and construction efforts while focusing on client satisfaction and p...

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

$116K - $133K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement advanced control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Leverage your expertise in engineering to mentor others and drive innovative solutio...

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

$116K - $133K *

Take ownership of innovative control systems design for water treatment projects. Collaborate with teams to produce detailed plans, manage projects, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring complian...

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

$116K - $133K *

Join our team as a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer, where you'll design and manage control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate...

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

$116K - $133K *

Join us to lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring...

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

$100K - $140K *

Engage in impactful stormwater engineering projects, preparing hydraulic studies, drainage reports, and design plans. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and mentor junior st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $166K *

Drive innovative solutions in water and wastewater treatment as a licensed Professional Engineer. Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance critical infrastructure, mentor junior engineers, and le...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction, fostering long-term client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and community impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead municipal water and wastewater projects from planning to construction, fostering long-term client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and community impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Lead technical design initiatives, ensuring project compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering solutions while mentoring junior staff and managing p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that meet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project outcomes by leading design activities, ensuring quality, and mentoring engineering teams. Leverage your expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage complex environmental projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering client relationships across municipal stormwater and wastewater initiatives in South...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative water/wastewater projects, leading design and execution while managing client relationships and project teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery of high-quality engineerin...

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by delivering innovative hydraulic modeling and design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance stormwater management and conveyance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$103K - $159K *

Join a dynamic team to lead environmental engineering projects, focusing on remediation and construction services for federal clients. Drive project success through technical expertise, client coordin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.