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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$147K - $240K *

Transform complex business challenges into strategic solutions by providing expert legal counsel across commercial and intellectual property matters. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for advanced manufacturing facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HVAC solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while managin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Statistician II, supporting HRMS. Apply statistical methods to analyze and visualize data, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating on strategi...

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

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career in cybersecurity with a collaborative team focused on enhancing security measures and compliance while bringing innovation to the open-source landscape. This is a chance to drive i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Elevate the security landscape by joining a dynamic team focused on low-friction Information Security. Collaborate across teams to design innovative solutions and enhance security posture while mainta...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive the advancement of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while supporting DoD missions. Collaborate to design, implement, and maintain mission...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $83K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

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6 days ago

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

$90K - $112K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $135K *

Unlock potential by enhancing SIEM solutions in cloud environments. Lead performance tuning, compliance, and incident response initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize s...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of integrated testing processes, ensuring project specifications are met while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for successful project ou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Pioneer integrated testing initiatives to ensure project performance aligns with customer expectations. Lead cross-functional teams to validate testing execution while driving collaboration and defect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical study projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality sta...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical study projects, ensuring quality and compliance while managing budgets and timelines. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive success in complex, global tri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$163K - $245K *

Engineer the success of clinical study projects by managing scope, budget, and quality. Drive collaboration among teams and clients to ensure timely deliverables, implement rigorous risk management, a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $206K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Transform public health with complex research initiatives while providing expert consultation to health agencies. Dive deep into epidemiological studies, streamline data processes, and collaborate on...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in field service operations, overseeing transformer assembly, maintenance, and safety compliance while managing crews and ensuring optimal project execution across diverse environmenta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$163K - $218K *

Advance infrastructure reliability by leading complex initiatives, driving cross-team collaboration, and setting strategic technical direction. Shape scalable, secure systems and mentor engineers whil...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of distribution transformers as you transform customer requirements into competitive proposals, leading cross-functional teams to drive business growth in a fast-paced, collaborative...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $171K *

Drive innovation in hybrid-cloud infrastructure as a Staff Operations Engineer. Lead cross-team collaboration, shape technical direction, and enhance system reliability while overseeing complex projec...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Transform the Azure landscape by designing and implementing IaaS solutions, ensuring operational excellence and service delivery for government clients. Collaborate with teams to enhance system availa...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading software development efforts to enhance health care solutions. This role involves mentoring, setting technical direction, and fostering agile methodologies...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.