Water Resources Engineers help communities and organizations manage water safely and sustainably. They plan, design, and improve systems for drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, flood control, and watershed protection. On Ladders, explore vetted Water Resources Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and project, but commonly include analyzing watersheds and water flows, developing hydraulic and hydrologic models, designing drainage and water infrastructure, assessing flood risk, and supporting environmental permitting. Engineers may also prepare technical reports, oversee construction, coordinate with public agencies, and advise clients on resilience and regulatory requirements.
Employers often seek a degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering, along with experience in hydrology, hydraulics, or infrastructure design. Familiarity with modeling and GIS tools, water quality standards, stormwater regulations, and project delivery is valuable. A Professional Engineer (PE) license may be required or preferred for roles involving design approval or engineering oversight.
Career opportunities can be found at engineering and environmental consulting firms, utilities, government agencies, construction companies, and infrastructure developers. Projects may focus on water supply, watershed restoration, dams and reservoirs, coastal resilience, drainage networks, or climate adaptation. Depending on the role, work can combine office-based analysis with site visits and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Use Ladders to explore Water Resources Engineer jobs with compensation of at least $100,000. Compare positions by employer, location, and responsibilities, and find opportunities that align with your engineering expertise and career goals.
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Sr. Consultant - New Gas Fired Plant Build - Mechanical (Power Generation)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's leading power plant projects, focusing on mechanical design and execution. This role offers flexibility and the chance to impact high-stakes projects across the power sector while c...
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Non-Metallic Materials Engineer
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert consulting in non-metallic materials engineering. You'll support global chemical operations, lead projects, and ensure safety while delivering technica...
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Deputy PM - Construction Manager, Senior
$125K - $225K *
Oversee complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to achi...
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Assistant Controller (Director)
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Join a dynamic team as you lead corporate accounting operations, driving financial reporting, audits, and process improvements. Shape the future of accounting through strategic leadership and innovati...
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$121K - $156K *
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Director of Electrical Infrastructure (Heavy Industrial) - REMOTE WORK
$200K - $250K *
Lead the charge in advancing electrical infrastructure services, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across heavy industrial sectors. Foster client relationships and mentor teams to en...
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Energy Storage Preconstruction Project Engineer (Remote)
$72K - $90K *
Support the preconstruction team by coordinating project deliverables, ensuring profitability and schedule goals are met. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage documentation and facilitate a sm...
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$116K - $165K *
Lead the design and integration of marine electrical systems for commercial and governmental vessels. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing technical responsibilities for shipboar...
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Senior High Voltage Design Engineer, Substations
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Help us design and oversee high voltage substations, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with utilities and manage external consultants to deliver reliable power solutions for data centers ac...
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Drive excellence in estimating for telecommunications projects by leading the development of accurate, standardized cost libraries and estimates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alig...
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Control Systems Integrator III - Water/Wastewater
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by developing innovative control systems for leading manufacturers. Collaborate with clients to solve complex automation challenges while programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI...
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Pioneer the implementation and evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations and Customer Experience modules, serving as a key technical resource while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...
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Join us to lead the charge in managing a $32M facility upgrade project, ensuring effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders while maintaining safety and quality standards throughout the const...
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Hazardous Waste Compliance Team Lead (Environmental Specialist 5)
$76K - $102K *
Lead the charge in hazardous waste compliance efforts, guiding a team of inspectors to ensure adherence to regulations, enhance program integrity, and address emerging challenges across diverse sector...
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Transform the future of gaming by building robust reinforcement learning systems that enhance gameplay experiences. Collaborate with engineers to optimize and deploy scalable solutions in real-time en...
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Help us advance high-quality digital design by coordinating BIM workflows across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in Revit and Autodesk technologies to ensure model integrity, suppo...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize data management processes for large government acquisitions, ensuring effective communication between teams and shipyards. Lead document management, maintain schedules, and enhance data quali...
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Ingénieur(e) en maintien de la circulation
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Support the planning and implementation of traffic management for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective traff...
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Senior Financial Analyst - Strategic Finance
$109K - $173K *
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What does a Water Resources Engineer do?
A Water Resources Engineer plans and evaluates systems and projects related to water supply, stormwater, wastewater, flood control, and watershed management. Typical work includes hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, infrastructure design, permitting support, and project coordination.
What qualifications are common for Water Resources Engineer jobs?
Many roles call for a degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering and experience with hydrology, hydraulics, modeling, or water infrastructure. Some positions require or prefer a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Where do Water Resources Engineers work?
They work for engineering consultancies, utilities, public agencies, construction firms, and infrastructure organizations. Their projects may involve water treatment, drainage, flood mitigation, watershed restoration, or climate resilience.
Do Water Resources Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Compensation varies by location, experience, specialization, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Water Resources Engineer opportunities.