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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$90K - $200K *

Lead the design, optimization, and management of wastewater systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulations while overseeing project execution and driving innovative treatment solutions...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing wastewater treatment systems, ensuring environmental compliance and public safety. Utilize advanced techniques and manage projects from conception to comple...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Transform wastewater management by leading the design, optimization, and compliance of treatment systems. Drive project success through strategic oversight, data analysis, and innovative engineering s...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Engineer cutting-edge wastewater systems to enhance safety, compliance, and efficiency. Lead designs, optimize processes, and ensure project success from concept to completion while collaborating with...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing wastewater systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Oversee projects from concept to completion while enhancing treatment processes and providi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Drive growth and excellence in regional water resources management by leading projects and fostering client relationships. Utilize your engineering expertise to shape innovative solutions and mentor t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $114K *

Champion hydrotechnical design from concept to construction, leading multi-disciplinary projects, engaging clients and regulators, and mentoring junior staff while prioritizing safety and delivering i...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$64K - $114K *

Lead the charge in hydrotechnical design and risk assessments, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions while managing projects and mentoring junior engineers in a dy...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $145K *

Advance your career by performing hydrology and hydraulic design for complex DOT projects while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with clients and stakeholders...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $145K *

Join an innovative team to lead hydrology and hydraulic designs for large-scale transportation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals while enhancing loca...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive environmental engineering and consulting services, including site investigations, design plans, and compliance strategies across various projects, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing engineering and consulting services for diverse environmental projects, ensuring compliance and delivering quality solutions to clients across multiple sectors...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and manage municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects while ensuring quality, compliance, and effective communication across stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on designing innovative water and wastewater systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects and collaborate with clients while ensuring compliance and quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Innovate to design and implement water/wastewater systems for regional infrastructure projects, collaborating with senior staff to enhance community impact while ensuring top-notch service delivery an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $112K *

Transform infrastructure by leading the design and execution of water and wastewater systems, ensuring efficient operations and compliance while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining infrastructure by leading innovative water and wastewater projects. As a hands-on engineer, you'll drive improvements in treatment and distribution systems, collaborating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative civil engineering solutions, enhancing hydropower generation through critical infrastructure design, planning, and management, while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure regul...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to water resource management, utilizing your expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering to guide reservoir operations and optimize strategies for environmental susta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative geotechnical designs and solutions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Manage projects and provide technical expertise for a variety of engineer...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $175K *

Collaborate with a team of experts on complex hydrogeological projects globally, developing innovative groundwater models. Influence mining operations by addressing critical water management challenge...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Engineer, leading technical designs and ensuring project success through mentorship and collaboration with stakeholders, while maintaining compliance and quality sta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $107K *

Shape the future of water resource engineering by analyzing systems, directing projects, and maintaining quality control while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver innovative civil engineer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $110K *

Help us shape the future of stormwater management by leading innovative projects that address municipal and commercial infrastructure challenges while collaborating with diverse teams to deliver pract...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Shape your career by leading water projects that inspire innovation in pipeline and pump station design. Collaborate with a dynamic team and utilize your expertise in engineering principles to contrib...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.