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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$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver cost-effective designs while mentoring junior staff a...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead water resources projects, performing hydrologic analysis, design, and compliance. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders from concept to construction, ensuring successful project de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform project execution by serving as the key liaison among clients, contractors, and design teams on diverse drinking water and wastewater projects, ensuring effective communication and adherence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion construction engineering services for water and wastewater projects, acting as the primary liaison among clients, contractors, and design teams. Ensure project compliance and quality through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Champion the execution of construction engineering services for drinking water and wastewater projects, serving as the primary liaison among clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure project su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resources solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to manage projects from proposal to completion, ensuring high-quality outcom...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water and wastewater solutions nationwide, managing projects from strategy development to compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex challenges for indust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Shape innovative water strategies by leading projects in water supply, treatment, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for industrial clients, ensuring regulat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Unlock innovative water and wastewater solutions by leading national projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance environmental strategies for diverse clien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water strategy initiatives nationwide, supporting due diligence, sourcing, and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients, while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Shape the future of water management by leading innovative projects in water supply, treatment, and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions for industrial...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Champion innovative water strategies nationwide, supporting critical projects in water supply, wastewater management, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver eff...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Drive innovative water strategy initiatives nationwide, supporting due diligence, sourcing, and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Transform water strategy initiatives nationwide by leading due diligence evaluations, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative water and wastewater strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency for diverse clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Support national water strategy initiatives by managing projects focused on water supply, wastewater treatment, and regulatory compliance for diverse industrial clients. Collaborate with multidiscipli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative water and wastewater strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency for diverse industrial clients across the nation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Elevate your career by supporting national water strategy initiatives, including due diligence evaluations and compliance for advanced manufacturing and industrial clients. Collaborate with multidisci...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Champion the growth of our Environmental Services practice by leading projects, mentoring staff, and driving client acquisition. Collaborate with experts to tackle diverse environmental challenges whi...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources engineering. Lead multidisciplinary projects, develop innovative water supply solutions, and mentor professionals while collaborating across a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform water resources engineering by leading multidisciplinary projects, developing innovative groundwater strategies, and fostering client relationships to address critical water supply challenge...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resources projects, developing sustainable solutions, and mentoring a talented team. Collaborate with diverse clients to address critical water supply...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $145K *

Help us manage and design innovative water and wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $135K *

Empower your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Manage planning, design, and construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and enh...

3 weeks ago

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

$118K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, overseeing planning, design, and construction while fostering client relationships and mentoring teams to deliver innovative solution...

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  •   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.