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 - $160K *

Lead impactful water/wastewater projects, managing design and client relations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive team success and advance your career in a collaborative environment foc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects, managing design and client relations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Lead teams and enhance your career in a dynamic environment focused on i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading projects from planning to execution. Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality for innovative facilities, ensuring reliable water supply across communities...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $118K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions for water and wastewater systems, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and enhancing technical documentation for diverse projects...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental excellence, providing leadership in aquatic resource assessments and regulatory permitting. Drive project success through mentoring and collaboration whil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $125K *

Advance the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by leading design and project management efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize systems and ensure compliance with regu...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex structural designs for water treatment facilities, leading teams in infrastructure projects, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and quality control for critical commun...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$130K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading soil management efforts on major infrastructure projects. Utilize your expertise with environmental regulations while guiding teams and interfacing with clients to deliv...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Drive impactful water resources solutions by leveraging hydrologic and hydraulic analysis expertise. Collaborate on stormwater planning, flood control, and water quality projects while preparing techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering for hydropower and water resources projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery from planning through construction, enhancing...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts for hydropower and water resources projects. Drive technical deliverables, coordinate with stakeholders, and enhance project outco...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Champion multidisciplinary engineering excellence in hydropower and water resources projects, driving technical deliverables and quality processes from planning through construction across North Ameri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering for hydropower and water resources projects, coordinating activities from planning through construction. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geotechnical engineering by leading innovative projects in landfill and water containment systems while mentoring talent and driving business development...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate hydraulic systems by designing, testing, and optimizing components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentorin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading hydrogeology and environmental projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex groundwater challenges, ensuring technical excellence and client sati...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing hydrogeology projects, utilizing your expertise in groundwater management, field investigations, and modeling to deliver impactful solutions across mining and environmenta...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure by managing projects through planning, design, and construction phases, focusing on pump stations and pipelines to enhance community resou...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of water and wastewater projects by managing all phases from design to construction. Lead a team of engineers, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while overseeing critical i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $208K *

Transform wastewater management by leading strategic policy initiatives, overseeing asset management, and fostering stakeholder engagement to enhance Denver's infrastructure and sustainability efforts...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative remediation projects by managing assessments, designs, and client relationships. Lead teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project success while expanding business opportunities in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leveraging your engineering expertise in water/wastewater systems. Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver innovative solutions across planning, design, and operat...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform environmental projects by leading diverse teams to tackle reclamation, remediation, and sustainability challenges. Engage with clients and stakeholders to achieve regulatory compliance and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$186K - $279K *

Lead the charge in strategic oversight of engineering and environmental services, guiding critical infrastructure investments and compliance strategies to ensure sustainable growth and operational exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance water filtration technology. Leverage your engineering expertise to support production, drive process improvements, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.