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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Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...
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Champion regional growth by leading rail engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple states. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive s...
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Lead the growth of our rail practice by providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality...
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Shape the future of rail engineering by leading strategic initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Drive growth and ensure quality execution...
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Lead the charge in modernizing federal data ecosystems by building robust data pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support analytics, reporting...
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Sr. Construction Project Manager
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Transform the future of energy efficiency by leading a $200M facility upgrade project. Oversee construction, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety standards while managing resources a...
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Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (Sr. TIPM)
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Lead cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure remediation programs, improving performance and reliability across AI and hyperscale data center environments. Collaborate with engineering and oper...
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Civil/Structural Designer - REMOTE WORK
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Elevate industrial design by creating detailed structural drawings and collaborating across disciplines. Utilize AutoCAD and CAD tools to support heavy engineering projects while ensuring safety and q...
3 weeks ago
Associate Staff Engineer - INFOR M3 Technical Consultant
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Contribute to seamless enterprise integrations by designing and developing Infor M3 solutions. Leverage your expertise in Infor OS, ION, and APIs to enhance data exchange across applications and suppo...
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Drive the development and integration of advanced nuclear energy systems by applying systems engineering methods to translate objectives into clear, verifiable requirements and solutions, while collab...
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Real Estate Review Appraiser (Right of Way)
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Lead the charge in appraisal reviews for right-of-way acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal standards. Utilize your expertise to mentor junior staff and provide expert oversight on complex ap...
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Contribute to critical government missions as a Release Train Engineer, facilitating Agile Release Train events, coaching teams, and driving continuous improvement to deliver value using cutting-edge...
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Unlock potential by managing strategic customer accounts, fostering partnerships, and driving growth through exceptional service and collaboration. This remote role emphasizes customer retention and o...
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Senior Electrical Cost Estimator - Data Center Construction
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Analyze and develop precise electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center projects, ensuring accurate planning and commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with...
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Create impactful data solutions by leading a cross-functional team in managing high-priority IT projects for federal clients. Drive collaboration and ensure project success through effective communica...
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Senior Project Manager- Aviation Construction
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Lead a team that manages high-profile aviation and defense projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions while adhering to strategic ob...
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Senior/Staff Full Stack Software Engineer
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Unlock innovative solutions as you build full-stack applications for federal partners, focusing on user experience, security, and seamless integrations. Collaborate with engineers and product teams to...
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Senior Financial Analyst (Modeling)
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Join a team that's redefining financial strategies. As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will lead R&D budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, impacting vital business decisions while collaborating wi...
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Tooling Engineer, Staff - SRM / Solid Rocket Motors - Telework Option
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Innovate with a dynamic team to design advanced tooling for solid rocket motors, ensuring safety and reliability in manufacturing processes while applying your expertise in physics and material scienc...
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Lead procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing processes, mentoring teams, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, compliance, and continuous impr...
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Proposal Recruiter - North America Infrastructure
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Unlock potential by leading proposal staffing and talent acquisition for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to source and secure top talent while managing full-cycle recruiting in a...
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Member of Technical Staff, Design Engineering
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Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...
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Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...
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Transform your career by leading proposal strategies and managing a dynamic team. Drive compliance and quality in project proposals while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective...
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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.