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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$90K - $135K *

Shape environmental projects by integrating scientific expertise and project management skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions across various sectors, ensuring...

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of municipal infrastructure by leading projects from planning to construction. Leverage your expertise to mentor others, manage client relationships, and drive in...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading municipal infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive technical excellence and mentor the next generation of eng...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Manage and design innovative water/wastewater projects while leading a skilled team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. Contribute to impactful engineering sol...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, collaborate with clients, and ensure high-quality deliverable...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and management of water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver successful outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Civil Engineer, leveraging 4+ years of experience to design and manage water/wastewater projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and compliance while foster...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring quality and compliance while fosterin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and ensure high-quality project delivery while mentor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $154K *

Transform client relationships by leading the design of innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise and project management skills to drive competitive proposal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative Ultra Pure Water solutions, managing client relationships and project lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored engineeri...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading innovative solutions in ultrapure water systems. Collaborate with global teams to manage proposals and engage clients, ensuring technical excellence and...

Feasterville Trevose, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $154K *

Help us drive innovation in ultrapure water treatment by leading technical proposals and collaborating with global teams to deliver tailored solutions for critical applications in the semiconductor in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $142K *

Lead the delivery of innovative water and wastewater engineering services, managing diverse projects and client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to budget and schedule i...

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

$120K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure project success, and build strong client relationships in the DMV region while driving innov...

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

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading complex Design-Build projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery acr...

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

$120K - $180K *

Explore a pivotal role in leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the D...

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

$120K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex municipal infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful delivery from planning to completion while fostering strong client relationships an...

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

$120K - $180K *

Advance your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success from inception to completion in the DMV...

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful projects on time and within budget. As a key management representative, you'll oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale capital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in water and wastewater management, ensuring timely and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $195K *

Lead the successful delivery of large-scale capital infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex water and w...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in dam safety and water resources engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects for diverse clients across North America, enhancing i...

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

$95K - $150K *

Drive innovative solutions in dam safety and water resources engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful projects across North America, enhancing infrastructure and fl...

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

$95K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on dam safety and water resources. Contribute to high-profile projects across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 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.