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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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$100K - $120K *

Lead a team of engineers on diverse water treatment projects, managing deliverables, budgets, and client relations to enhance municipal infrastructure and sustainability. Play a vital role in shaping...

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

$126K - $196K *

Develop and enhance corporate water and wastewater compliance strategies while guiding manufacturing sites on regulatory requirements. Lead audits and advocate for environmental governance, ensuring t...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure and public heal...

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage and oversee multidiscipline water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective design, planning, and execution for municipal clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that enha...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to sustainable water resource management. In this role, you'll leverage stormwater management expertise to drive innovative solutions for transportation and site developme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative stormwater management solutions. Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts for diverse municipal and transportation projects while collaborating with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative stormwater management solutions for sustainable water resource projects. Collaborate with teams on hydrologic modeling and regulatory compliance while managing multiple projects in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading innovative water resource solutions in transportation and site development. Utilize your stormwater management expertise in a collaborative and impact-driven environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Water/Wastewater Engineer, leveraging your expertise in design and project management to enhance municipal infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on impactfu...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $135K *

Elevate infrastructure solutions by leading design teams in municipal water and drainage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Transform water/wastewater infrastructure projects by leading a skilled team in design, oversight, and client coordination. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality and efficiency in delivering essen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative water and wastewater systems, managing projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $149K *

Join a team that's tackling complex water and wastewater challenges. Collaborate with multi-disciplined professionals to design innovative solutions for municipal clients, enhancing infrastructure and...

3 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance. Collaborate with professionals, establish client relations, and oversee project financials while foste...

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by leading teams, managing complex designs, and ensuring client satisfaction while fostering collaboration and technical excellence across the organization...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic water/wastewater engineering team. Foster innovation, mentor professionals, and enhance client relations in this senior leadership position that advances servi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful municipal water and wastewater projects. As a strategic advisor and technical expert, you'll foster client relationships and drive project success throughout T...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects while building strong client relationships and driving business development efforts across Tennessee and the surrounding region...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage innovative water and wastewater projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and ensure high-quality project delivery while mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and management of water/wastewater projects while collaborating with teams to ensure project success, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage with clients and stakeholders...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Manage design and implementation of water/wastewater systems, lead project teams, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water solutions by managing a variety of engineering projects, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality designs and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $175K *

Manage and design innovative water/wastewater projects while leading a skilled team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. Contribute to impactful engineering sol...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water/wastewater solutions and managing diverse projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and lead a talented team...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead diverse teams in the planning and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects, focusing on client relationship management and business development within Tennessee and surrounding areas...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.