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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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$90K - $105K *

Develop innovative solutions for water resources challenges, focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater planning, and flood control. Collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver imp...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of natural resource management by leading diverse projects, conducting wetland assessments, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Elevate your career while managing client...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse Natural Resources projects, performing wetland assessments, and leading client interactions. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while ensuring complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $111K *

Engineer advanced water distribution systems, conducting hydraulic analyses, master planning, and regulatory reporting while leading projects and mentoring staff. Drive continuous improvement and asse...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$87K - $130K *

Support the delivery of stormwater and civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while leading a junior team. Engage with clients to enhance project outcomes and mainta...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $130K *

Shape the future of stormwater management by leading design projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing team efficiency. Collaborate with clients and junior engineers to deliver high...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water resources engineering, managing diverse infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in stormwater management and green infrastructure while collab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $213K *

Lead the charge in managing drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client ob...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $180K *

Engineer innovative water treatment solutions by optimizing processes and improving facilities. Lead assessments, design enhancements, and oversee construction while ensuring regulatory compliance and...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $180K *

Empower water treatment solutions by leading design evaluations, optimizing processes, and executing studies. Collaborate on improvements and new facility designs to enhance efficiency and ensure regu...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $180K *

Drive innovation in water treatment by leading process evaluations and system designs. Collaborate on improving existing facilities and expanding operations while ensuring compliance and optimizing pe...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $180K *

Unlock your potential in water treatment as you lead process evaluations, design improvements, and support permitting efforts. Collaborate with our expert team to enhance potable water systems through...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to provide advanced technical support and expertise, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across diverse engineering projects while leading teams and interfacing with vendors to reso...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by overseeing water/wastewater construction projects, ensuring successful execution through effective scheduling, budgeting, and team collaboration. Drive efficiency and quality wh...

3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $172K *

Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects for public utilities, ensuring effective planning, design, and construction phases while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff to...

3 days ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects by leading water modelling initiatives, shaping resilient communities through collaboration with municipalities and multidisciplinary teams while mentorin...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $98K *

Lead the charge in enforcing water and wastewater regulations, ensuring compliance through inspections, monitoring, and public education. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold environmental standard...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$68K - $98K *

Collaborate to deliver innovative water infrastructure solutions across North America, managing both independent assignments and large-scale projects in civil engineering focused on sewer, storm, and...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of engineered projects by leading technical execution across mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, safety, and customer sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Engineer innovative water resource solutions, leading hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for diverse projects. Collaborate with clients and agencies while mentoring junior staff to ensure successful pr...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading hydrologic and hydraulic design for transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage environmental permits, and mentor staff while ensuring quality control a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Advance your career by managing diverse water resources projects, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet deadlines and budgets...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Innovate the future of water resources by managing diverse projects that exceed client expectations. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within budget and timeline whi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Manage and oversee complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, scope adherence, and budget compliance while fostering client relationships and team collaboration for optimal outcomes in wa...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $166K *

Launch your engineering career with a progressive water agency dedicated to sustainability. Join our team to design and deliver innovative water infrastructure solutions while fostering community resi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.