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 *

Oversee engineering resources and drive performance improvement at power generation facilities. You'll lead technical operations while ensuring compliance, safety, and efficient plant performance. Fos...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $128K *

Empower your career by analyzing and managing complex network systems for a large-scale environment, improving connectivity and security protocols while providing technical support and training to a d...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$172K - $250K *

Shape the future of environmental remediation by leading high-impact sediment projects. Manage cross-functional teams, collaborate with regulators, and drive compliance efforts to ensure successful si...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to drive client success through effective implementation of advanced MMM solutions. Engage with stakeholders, optimize processes with AI, and translate complex data insights into a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $171K *

Lead and oversee asset management strategies, ensuring optimal performance and profitability across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to align operations with contractual obligations and long-ter...

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion the deployment and support of PLC systems in data centers by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality execution, and providing hands-on technical expertise while managing multiple concurrent...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join and oversee partnerships within the ServiceNow ecosystem, driving business growth through collaboration, investment alignment, and strategic planning. Enhance partner practices, manage ecosystem...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and nurturing ServiceNow partnerships across the Americas. Drive growth through strategic planning, partner engagement, and collaborative initiatives to enhance the Partne...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate logistics solutions by leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Drive impactful projects in billing automation, TMS, WMS, and LMS systems to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effec...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in crafting powerful data integration solutions using Ab Initio and Snowflake, enhancing cloud modernization and ensuring the efficacy of data pipelines in a complex Azure environment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform data solutions as a key member of our programming team, enhancing system effectiveness and driving innovations for Navy projects while collaborating in a fully telework environment...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $196K *

Lead capital projects with global impact, ensuring safety, quality, and progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project delivery from planning to execution, contributing to a divers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine quality assurance by executing and monitoring project-specific quality plans, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and fostering continuous improvement to meet stakeholder expectations in...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $216K *

Unlock the potential of secure development as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, overseeing cloud transformations and optimizing automated delivery processes in a vast AWS environment. Lead initiatives in s...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovative customer and partner marketing initiatives! You'll craft and execute multi-channel campaigns to boost customer engagement and retention, collaborating closely acr...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming HR through data-driven insights. As a Senior HR Business Analyst, you will enhance HR processes and systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals a...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate operational efficiency by analyzing and improving processes in build-to-order packaging equipment. Collaborate remotely with teams, providing expertise to optimize workflows, reduce lead-ti...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Shape the future of government telecom projects by leading cross-functional teams in planning, executing, and supporting complex service implementations, ensuring all contractual obligations are met a...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical oversight of high-voltage substation operations and maintenance, ensuring reliability and safety. Collaborate with teams to develop practical solutions and deliver exceptional outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the user experience in renewable energy software by leading design improvements and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create impactful, customer-driven solutions that d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $123K *

Innovate compliance automation by leveraging AI tools to enhance governance, risk management, and security processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline operations, optimize workflows, and s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Champion the transformation of complex environmental data into actionable insights while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and support customers through seamless implementation...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing customized mechanical and electrical systems, managing project scopes, and overseeing quoting processes. Collaborate with teams to create efficient designs and strategies...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $175K *

Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform for federal workloads. Leverage expertise in compliance, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to innovate enterprise en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.