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.

Find Wastewater Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$120K - $170K *

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Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $145K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $135K *

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Romeoville, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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Detroit, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $175K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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Providence, RIRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $87K *

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Hartford, CTRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $160K *

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Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $90K *

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Richmond, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Vancouver, BCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $154K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$87K - $108K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Pasadena, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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Birmingham, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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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.