Welcome to the Water Resources Engineer Job Category

Explore a wide range of water resources engineer positions that pay over $100,000 per year. These high-end roles require a combination of experience, technical knowledge, and leadership skills in water management and hydrological engineering.

What is a Water Resources Engineer?

A Water Resources Engineer plans, designs, and oversees construction of water resource management facilities, including reservoirs, canals, and irrigation systems. They also play a crucial role in managing water resources in times of increased scarcity and climatic changes. This role requires a strong understanding of advanced mathematics and environmental sciences.

Why choose a career in Water Resources Engineering?

As water becomes a more precious commodity with each passing year, jobs in water resources engineering grow in demand. Helping to sustainably manage this vital resource can be both rewarding and challenging.

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$110K - $130K *

Transform telecommunications solutions by designing complex engineering packages, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance while managing multiple projects to deliver client standards in the...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by supporting electric utility clients through the full lifecycle of installation projects. Engage with stakeholders, conduct field inspections, and deliver comprehensive job packa...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join us in safeguarding critical information systems! Lead the Risk Management Framework implementation and ensure compliance with DoD policies while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $129K *

Innovate with us as you engage in designing, analyzing, and improving nuclear power plant electrical systems, leading projects from concept to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary tea...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $174K *

Empower a mission-driven team to design and maintain robust data pipelines and platforms, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional experts to enhanc...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $350K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design for critical infrastructure, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring a talented team. Drive innovative solutions in data centers while ensuri...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative structural analysis and design of utility structures while supporting drafting and sales teams. Manage workflows and deliver compliant solutions, ensuring efficiency and safety in...

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Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and close lucrative deals as you forge strong customer relationships in the industrial water treatment sector, managing the full sales lifecycle to boost performance and exceed ambitious...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $129K *

Lead the design and analysis of nuclear power plant systems. Oversee project teams and ensure compliance with engineering standards while developing innovative solutions for plant operation and modifi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, providing oversight, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to support the FAA in critical infrastructure developments across...

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Today

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

$130K - $160K *

Reimagine enterprise-level applications by modernizing legacy systems. Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and maintain robust APIs in a cloud environment, ensuring scalability and performanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform relay settings through the design, calculation, and coordination of protective relaying systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver technical solutions, ensuring adherence to standards whil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $222K *

Empower innovation in nuclear energy as you manage complex projects, leading multi-disciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, ensuring success in safety, budget, and client relationships...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage in the successful delivery of electric transmission projects, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and lead engineering activities from planning through constr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $99K *

Grow your career as you lead and supervise civil construction projects across BC, ensuring safe and efficient operations while mentoring your team and meeting project goals. Bring your experience and...

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4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion complex projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery, and effective communication with stakeholders while mentoring junior team members for successfu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $91K *

Join our dynamic team to conduct forensic investigations, provide expert consultation, and prepare technical reports. Collaborate with clients to analyze structural challenges and offer impactful solu...

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Yesterday

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

$140K - $180K *

Drive the strategy and execution of radioactive waste management across diverse facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure efficient waste handling, regulatory compliance, and inn...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $152K *

Help us enhance environmental compliance by leading assessments and permitting for major industrial projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure adherence to regulations while promoti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity initiatives by providing essential project analysis support. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective execution of complex web cont...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $197K *

Elevate your career by leading a multidisciplinary team to develop and execute projects in engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders, create SOWs, and ensure project success through effective resourc...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading trenchless rehabilitation projects while fostering relationships with clients and teams. Leverage your extensive experience to guide innovative design and management sol...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that is shaping the future of data-driven insight in education. As a technical leader, you'll design and scale data systems that power internal strategies and enhance partnerships, ensurin...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Manage cross-functional initiatives by addressing complex issues impeding reactor development. Serve as a subject matter expert to influence strategic direction and ensure alignment on engineering pri...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that manages environmental assessments and leads projects within the nuclear sector. This role involves overseeing staff, coordinating data collection, and ensuring high-quality deliverabl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to become a Water Resources Engineer?question toggle

    Generally, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a similar field is required. Some positions may require a master's degree or higher, especially if specializing in a certain area. Certifications and licenses like the Professional Engineer (PE) license can be advantageous.

  • Where are jobs for Water Resources Engineers located?question toggle

    Jobs can be found nationwide, but are more commonly found in areas with issues related to water supply and quality, including coastal regions, drought-stricken areas, and locations with extensive agricultural operations.

  • What is the average salary for Water Resources Engineers?question toggle

    The salary can vary depending on the region, level of experience, and the specific industry. However, on Ladders, we only showcase jobs that offer $100,000 or more.