Explore Water Resources Engineer Jobs

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.

What Water Resources Engineers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Where Water Resources Engineers Work

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.

Find Your Next Water Resources Engineering Role

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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$90K - $110K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Water Resources Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.