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 - $140K *

Take ownership of diverse water resource projects, using your expertise to lead modeling and planning efforts while collaborating with a skilled team to ensure sustainable and effective solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful water resource projects by collaborating with engineers and planners. Utilize your expertise in watershed modeling, flood analysis, and compliance to enhance sustainability and client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Explore exciting opportunities as a Water Resource Engineer/Planner, tackling complex modeling and planning projects while collaborating with a skilled team to enhance flood management and water resou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $138K *

Lead the charge in innovative structural engineering design, collaborating across disciplines to create high-quality, sustainable building solutions. Utilize your expertise in steel, concrete, and mas...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multi-discipline teams. Drive project deliverables, budgets, and schedules to meet client exp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead innovative electrical designs for complex projects, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while enhancing your technical skills a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental excellence by leading complex assessments, managing projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality natural resource solutio...

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

$88K - $105K *

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

$151K - $193K *

Transform water resource management by developing innovative software tools for flood forecasting and data analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance hydrologic modeling and emergency operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative planning and design solutions for water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with clients and project members to ensure quality service throughout all project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex engineering projects, overseeing multiple teams while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with company standards. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor staff, an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming infrastructure with your deep engineering expertise. Lead complex bridge projects across states, mentor talent, and integrate innovative solutions while enhancing your...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion water resources initiatives by leading client engagements, driving project excellence, and mentoring multidisciplinary teams. This role emphasizes strategic growth and technical oversight in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $130K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions for complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project managers and clients to drive pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $119K *

Lead the charge in executing environmental permitting projects across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and...

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

$82K - $127K *

Empower innovative water resources solutions by conducting design and analysis for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance stormwater management and drainage syste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$106K - $138K *

Discover a dynamic role driving engineering projects and plant reliability initiatives in an industrial setting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and equipme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Lead municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions for water systems across California...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering and commissioning for utility systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across wastewater treatment and incineration projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $195K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative geotechnical solutions in challenging permafrost environments. Lead project management, mentor junior staff, and ensure technical excellence in foundation design and site evaluations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative plumbing systems for complex projects. Contribute your expertise in creating sustainable solutions while collaborating with engineers and architect...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $143K *

Empower communities by designing impactful public works projects. Collaborate with clients on diverse infrastructure initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive project success through innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Empower your career as a Project Engineer in Public Works, engaging with diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while driving impactful infrastructure solutions a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join our Public Works team as a Project Engineer, where you'll design municipal infrastructure, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff across diverse projects in the public sector...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.