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 - $120K *

Lead the charge in hydraulic engineering for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring optimal design and perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in hydraulic engineering for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring optimal design and perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of hydraulic engineering by providing expert analysis and support for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize designs and ensure complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of hydraulic engineering by providing expert analysis and support for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions in the...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by providing hydraulic engineering support for pipeline and terminal projects. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to conduct steady state and transient analyses, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $180K *

Optimize project delivery by leading water and wastewater construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to budget and schedule while fostering client relationships and team performance across diverse m...

1 week ago

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

$121K - $126K *

Lead the charge in sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with bond requirements and advancing energ...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading diverse projects, guiding teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver technically accurate solutions on time and...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead engineering projects with minimal supervision, guiding teams and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver accurate, on-time results while managing project scop...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $112K *

Lead the operations of water and wastewater utilities, overseeing daily functions, staff management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure effective services and sustainable practices...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $238K *

Champion environmental compliance by leading wetland and waterways permitting for complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory adherence and effective...

3 weeks ago

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

$152K - $238K *

Deliver expert guidance in wetland and waterways permitting for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams fro...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of mechanical engineering by leading complex projects, providing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, and delivering sustainable design solutions in collaboration with multidi...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance engineering design efforts in industrial projects, focusing on mechanical systems for semiconductor manufacturing and data centers. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality in design doc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate your career by leading engineering design efforts in industrial projects, focusing on mechanical systems for advanced manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, manage budgets...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $192K *

Drive impactful data center projects as a Senior Project Engineer, overseeing technical design and mentoring junior staff, while ensuring quality delivery through collaboration and innovation in missi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $200K *

Champion the design and management of innovative water resources projects, deploying your expertise to support agricultural irrigation systems while leading project teams and ensuring effective client...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence and sustainability in industrial water treatment. Lead multidisciplinary teams, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while mentoring engineers and supporting capital...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $180K *

Champion environmental investigation and remediation efforts by leading business development, project management, and technical expertise. Leverage your hydrogeology knowledge to drive growth and fost...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in identifying and resolving complex hydrogeological challenges, ensuring a sustainable water supply for diverse projects across the U.S. Utilize your expertise to mentor junior staff...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future by leading geotechnical investigations and analyses for dam projects. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams, manage field explorations, and ensure compliance with regulatory...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Chemical Engineer, providing technical leadership and process support for defense manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $149K *

Join our team to deliver impactful wastewater capital improvement projects, enhancing community health and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse professionals while advancing your engineering caree...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to innovative civil engineering projects by applying standard techniques and collaborating with teams on drainage and stormwater quality solutions for land development...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.