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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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$75K - $124K *

Drive your career forward as a key contributor in industrial water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply advanced treatment technologies, and mentor junior engineers...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join our team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while optimizing industri...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Contribute to innovative industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage project phases fr...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support projec...

2 weeks ago

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

$83K - $125K *

Take ownership of innovative water treatment projects, applying advanced engineering solutions and technologies to optimize industrial wastewater systems while collaborating with diverse teams and men...

1 month ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Shape the future of industrial water treatment by leading design projects, applying advanced technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for wastewater...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Innovate water resource solutions by evaluating, designing, and implementing stormwater management systems, ensuring flood resilience while collaborating with diverse teams and delivering projects on...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing innovative water resource solutions. Take ownership of diverse projects aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and community resilience through exper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining wastewater treatment through innovative process design and optimization. Collaborate across R&D and Operations to enhance carbon removal systems and drive impactful envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing wastewater treatment processes through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance system performance, drive carbon removal initiatives, and ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $130K *

Transform wastewater treatment processes by leveraging engineering expertise to optimize biological systems, enhance carbon removal, and drive innovative solutions in a collaborative environment focus...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater projects by leveraging your engineering expertise to design, develop, and manage innovative solutions for diverse clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Join a co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Innovate in water and wastewater treatment by managing capital improvement projects, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring quality design deliverables while enhancing public relations and commun...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $191K *

Engineer innovative solutions in environmental engineering, focusing on water sustainability and public health. Lead complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance and quality while me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $196K *

Champion complex capital projects from planning to closeout, providing technical leadership and oversight. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery, manage budget...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, develop, and manage innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and high standards while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead water and wastewater projects, overseeing design, management, and collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region to deliver effective solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful solutions in water/wastewater engineering while leading multifaceted projects and mentoring teams. Engage with diverse clients to enhance facility performance and regulatory complian...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater projects, managing design and construction efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance community resilience and infrastructure effectiveness in the N...

3 days ago

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

$101K - $152K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative water and wastewater projects. Lead design and implementation efforts while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance climate resiliency and community infr...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team focused on innovative water and wastewater solutions, enhancing environmental sustainability. Play a key role in delivering quality engineering projects that improve community reso...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $140K *

Shape complex wastewater treatment projects by applying engineering principles, analyzing data, and collaborating with diverse teams. Support sustainability initiatives while mentoring early career pr...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $132K *

Empower your career by leading surface water projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating across disciplines. Drive innovative solutions in water resources engineering while ensuring quality and timel...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $132K *

Lead comprehensive surface water studies and designs, managing projects and mentoring junior staff while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards across diverse sectors and clients...

London, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $132K *

Innovate in water resource management by leading diverse projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality deliverables. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address client needs and drive succes...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.