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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$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through to proj...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through execution, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Utilize your project management expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and overs...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse water and wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery phases while fostering client relationships and ensuring pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project lifecycles, and strengthen client relationships while delivering impactful civil i...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K *

Optimize stormwater management solutions while leading project teams and mentoring staff. Drive technical excellence and business development in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $180K *

Drive impactful groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic projects across North America. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams, evaluate complex models, and contribute to innovative solutions in mining...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $170K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by managing capital improvement projects. Lead design, budgeting, and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community service...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering stormwater infrastructure projects. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while driving technical excel...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $112K *

Empower the execution of complex wastewater capital projects by managing planning, design, and construction phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion within budget wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $211K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex water treatment facilities. Collaborate with teams and clients, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and contributing t...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $184K *

Lead the design and delivery of complex water treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients to meet their needs. Drive innovati...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $184K *

Empower the future of water treatment by leading design teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while delivering innovative solutions for compl...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $184K *

Drive innovative water treatment solutions by leading design teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while delivering complex projects across t...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential in water resource projects by leading design and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions, manage client relations, and drive business development w...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading water treatment projects, ensuring system performance meets client expectations while managing multi-disciplinary teams and maintaining project timelines and budgets. Drive...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water treatment by leading project design and client engagement. Ensure system performance meets expectations while managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects on tim...

North York, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex electrical engineering projects, guiding teams through all phases while ensuring quality and sustainability. Foster client relationships and mentor staff to enhance technical skills and p...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading complex projects, mentoring talent, and driving innovative design solutions across diverse facilities, ensuring excellence in...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $165K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions by leading complex projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout all project phases while nu...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovative solutions across various facility types whil...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure excellence in design, execution, and client satisfaction while mento...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $184K *

Champion innovative water treatment solutions by leading design teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff to enhance project delivery and technic...

3 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.