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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$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. Your expertis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Shape the future of public infrastructure by leading diverse projects, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on community impact and pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Champion innovative public infrastructure projects, engaging with clients and mentoring junior engineers. Drive diverse initiatives in utilities, road reconstructions, and more, while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Public Works team, engaging in diverse municipal projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while contributing to impactful community infrastructure...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through diverse projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll engage with clients, design municipal systems, and mentor junior staff while con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing public infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with local clients on diverse projects, from utilities to parks, while mentoring j...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing diverse public works projects, enhancing community infrastructure while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, emp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $143K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading diverse projects in utilities, roads, and parks. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and technical excellence in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $166K *

Optimize complex natural gas infrastructure projects by leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, ensuring quality and performance while fostering strong client relationships and guiding teams fr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$181K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater facilities. Lead projects, manage consultants, and ensure compliance while enhancing community infrastructure and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering teams on large-scale water and wastewater projects, ensuring successful integration from pre-construction through commissioning while aligning...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering projects, mentoring teams, and driving strategic initiatives. This senior-level role demands expertise in project delivery and client relations, ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge automation systems, transforming proven processes into manufacturable, field-ready products. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and commission innov...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $100K *

Support environmental solutions by managing projects in solid waste engineering. Collaborate with clients and develop junior staff while ensuring compliance and sustainability in landfill and facility...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Transform environmental compliance and management practices by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support solid waste and utility projects while enhancing your p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize frac water operations by planning, executing, and managing resources to support annual completion programs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance water sourcing and infrastruct...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on electrical design for water and wastewater facilities, overseeing projects from conception to execution while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading design, testing, and commissioning for diverse power systems. Collaborate with experts to ensure compliance and optimize proj...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $220K *

Empower infrastructure innovation by supporting the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance mobility and resiliency in the Northeast Corridor, making a last...

6 days ago

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

$76K - $110K *

Tackle environmental challenges by leading site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with a diverse team to monitor construction projects, analyze data, and develop solutions that resto...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in system software testing for complex scientific instruments. Collaborate closely with product teams to enhance quality, scalability, and security through automation and CI/CD integr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join us in building essential water infrastructure by supporting construction operations and ensuring project efficiency. Collaborate with teams to oversee quality, safety, and logistical tasks in a d...

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

$140K - $198K *

Lead the delivery of large-scale solid waste and municipal infrastructure programs. Manage complex projects, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and ensure successful execution of schedules, budgets, and...

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

$140K - $198K *

Join our team to lead large-scale solid waste and municipal infrastructure projects. Empower diverse stakeholders, manage complex programs, and ensure timely delivery while driving accountability and...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading transportation design projects, enhancing roadway systems, and collaborating with top clients. This role offers the chance to grow your expertise in engineering while manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.