Explore Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Wastewater engineers help protect public health and the environment by designing, improving, and managing systems that collect, treat, and reuse wastewater. Explore vetted Wastewater Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Wastewater Engineers Do

Depending on the role and organization, wastewater engineers may develop treatment processes, evaluate plant performance, plan collection and conveyance systems, and support water reuse projects. They can prepare technical studies and design documents, assess regulatory requirements, oversee construction or commissioning, and recommend upgrades that improve reliability, efficiency, and environmental outcomes.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or another relevant engineering discipline, along with experience in wastewater treatment or water infrastructure. Useful capabilities include process and hydraulic analysis, design and modeling software, project management, technical writing, and collaboration with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams. A Professional Engineer (PE) license may be required or preferred for roles involving responsible charge of engineering work.

Where Wastewater Engineers Work

Wastewater engineers work for engineering and consulting firms, municipal and regional utilities, industrial companies, and public agencies. Senior opportunities may involve leading projects or teams, advising clients, managing capital programs, or shaping treatment and reuse strategies. Responsibilities and compensation vary by employer, location, experience, and scope.

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Browse Wastewater Engineer job listings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements and responsibilities to identify positions that match your engineering background, technical strengths, and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Redefine your career by executing commissioning and testing of protection & control systems for electric utilities. Collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in substations an...

Norfolk, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining electrical engineering standards for correctional facilities. Oversee design reviews, ensure compliance, and provide technical expertise to enhance system...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $200K *

Advance environmental restoration initiatives for federal clients by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex substation engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary...

Maine, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $98K *

Lead the charge in enhancing transportation infrastructure by overseeing design and construction engineering activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure project compliance, safety, and quality, contr...

Wenatchee, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving a major ERP transformation, overseeing EDI operations and ensuring integration between platforms. Leverage your expertise in SAP and IBM Sterling to design, implement, and m...

Andover, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $133K *

Lead and manage right of way projects for utility clients, ensuring delivery meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality while building lasting client relationships and directing project teams effectiv...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$87K - $133K *

Lead the management of utility right-of-way projects, ensuring successful execution in scope, budget, and quality while building strong client relationships and directing project teams effectively for...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional post-sales technical support for federal clients. You'll troubleshoot complex systems, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure seamless ope...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $121K *

Join a team that's pivotal in delivering large-scale PMO projects, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. Drive cost control and enhance project performance through expert planni...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$118K - $180K *

Lead innovative mechanical engineering projects, mentoring junior engineers while designing complex systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Elevate your career by leading consulting engagements in utility-scale power generation, focusing on renewable energy and battery storage. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $159K *

Lead projects by collaborating with subconsultants to create high-quality engineering deliverables that meet client standards and drive organizational success, ensuring accurate planning, design, and...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Champion the future of environmental remediation by leading diverse projects, ensuring safety compliance, managing teams, and fostering client relationships while delivering high-quality results in a...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of civil design by leading project teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating with clients. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while managing diverse site development pro...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $160K *

Shape the future of utility project management by directing and overseeing right of way programs, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and client engagement while building a strong...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$146K - $160K *

Lead a diverse program of utility right of way projects, managing budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring quality standards and fostering client relationships to drive successful project outc...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Transform transmission line design by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions an...

Mechanicsburg, PARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $145K *

Shape the future of marine infrastructure by designing and delivering innovative solutions for ports and harbours projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers to...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $150K *

Pioneer comprehensive NEPA reviews and guide federal actions by leading multidisciplinary teams through environmental planning, analysis, and compliance. Your expertise will drive decisions impacting...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $176K *

Innovate solutions by leading mechanical engineering projects to enhance production processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize equipment and systems, ensuring safety a...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading public-infrastructure construction projects, managing field teams, and fostering client relationships. Shape a high-performing construction-services team while ensuring qua...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a wastewater engineer do?question toggle

    A wastewater engineer plans, designs, evaluates, or manages systems and processes that collect and treat wastewater. Work may include treatment plant upgrades, collection systems, water reuse, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure projects.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for wastewater engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, chemical, or a related engineering field and relevant project experience. Some positions prefer or require a Professional Engineer (PE) license, particularly for work involving engineering oversight or approval.

  • What skills are important for wastewater engineers?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include wastewater treatment process knowledge, hydraulic or process analysis, engineering design and modeling, project management, technical communication, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Where can wastewater engineers work?question toggle

    They may work for consulting and engineering firms, municipal utilities, industrial companies, and government agencies. Their projects can involve treatment facilities, collection networks, water reuse, and environmental infrastructure.

  • How can I find Wastewater Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare each position's experience, licensing, technical, and leadership requirements with your qualifications.