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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$85K - $105K *

Optimize water resource projects by leading design, planning, and analysis initiatives in stormwater management. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative engineering solutions that ensure sustai...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $168K *

Drive your career by performing vital engineering tasks in planning, design, and operation of water and wastewater facilities. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovative solutions, and effective p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role supporting environmental compliance and air permitting. Collaborate across teams to enhance documentation and streamline processes, ensuring regulatory adherence a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering projects, enhancing client relationships, and driving business growth. This role offers a chance to shape project outcomes and influence the future of our...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving project success through innovative engineering solutions, managing resources, and fostering client relationships across multiple concurrent projects in the waterworks and me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform water treatment systems by designing innovative solutions for diverse applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while thriving in a fast-paced environment that...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure by managing projects through planning, design, and construction phases, focusing on pump stations and pipelines to enhance community resou...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Grow your career with us by applying your engineering expertise to complex drainage and stormwater projects. Collaborate with teams to design, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $280K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex water and wastewater capital programs, guiding municipal and utility clients through planning, design, and construction phases while managing diverse teams and st...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water and wastewater capital programs, guiding projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery an...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex capital programs. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and utility clients, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Join a team that's transforming water and wastewater infrastructure through strategic program management. Lead complex capital programs, engage stakeholders, and drive innovative solutions for municip...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Lead transformative water and wastewater capital programs, guiding clients from planning to execution. Leverage your expertise in program management to drive successful outcomes for complex infrastruc...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Manage complex water and wastewater capital programs, guiding projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvem...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Lead the delivery of complex water and wastewater capital programs, guiding clients from planning through execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective program management and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $280K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water and wastewater capital programs, guiding projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery an...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative electrical and instrumentation solutions for complex water treatment projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction while mentori...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative electrical and instrumentation designs for complex water technology projects, leading designs, mentoring engineers, and driving collaboration to exceed customer e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to innovative water technologies by designing industrial control systems and leading projects. Leverage your expertise to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams to ensure qual...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead custom electrical and instrumentation designs for complex water treatment projects. Mentor junior staff, ensure quality and compliance, and collaborate with cli...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead complex electrical and instrumentation designs for diverse water projects, ensuring quality and risk management. Collaborate with teams and mentor junior staff in a senior engineering role, drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $116K *

Engage in construction inspection and administration for Waterworks and Wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements while maintaining project docu...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $174K *

Bring your expertise to lead our wastewater management initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and long-term reliability while overseeing a critical infrastructure moderni...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $125K *

Optimize drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects by leading design efforts, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions for public and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $195K *

Deliver impactful infrastructure projects by managing complex water and wastewater initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while addressing regu...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.