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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$94K - $155K *

Build innovative water treatment facilities and systems while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment focused on technical excel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead hydrogeological and environmental projects, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, compliance, and quality, while providing mentorship and technical expertise in groundwa...

Collingwood, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead interdisciplinary hydrogeological projects, applying technical expertise in groundwater management while mentoring junior staff to ensure compliance and project success in a dynamic environment...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Take ownership of hydrogeological projects, leading teams to assess and manage groundwater resources while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading hydrogeological and environmental projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, applying technical expertise, and guiding junior staff while ensuring project com...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead hydrogeological projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Drive groundwater assessment, manage data analysis, and ensure project compliance while mentoring junior staff and fostering...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $166K *

Lead the planning, design, and execution of water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Oversee project delivery, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in planning and executing vital capital improvement projects that enhance public infrastructure. Manage construction processes, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Help us enhance industrial water solutions by leading projects that improve treatment performance, compliance, and operational efficiency while guiding clients through complex wastewater challenges an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative industrial wastewater treatment solutions while leading complex projects to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and optimize operations for a diverse range of clients in vital...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $120K *

Lead innovative industrial wastewater projects, guiding clients towards compliance and performance improvement. Serve as a trusted advisor, optimizing treatment solutions and enhancing operational rel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $120K *

Shape the future of industrial wastewater with innovative solutions and projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in optimizing treatment systems while ensuring compliance and client satisfaction across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$98K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative industrial wastewater projects, optimizing treatment systems while ensuring compliance and reducing risk for essential industries. Collaborate with clients and technical...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$60K - $100K *

Empower innovative solutions as an early-career engineer in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, collaborating with experienced teams to develop sustainable systems while gaining hands-on exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$66K - $110K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative water projects! Collaborate with experienced teams to design sustainable water treatment facilities and build crucial infrastructure for th...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape innovative water solutions and enhance infrastructure systems by managing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and guiding less experienced staff in a dynamic engineering enviro...

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and management of water/wastewater projects while collaborating with teams to ensure project success, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage with clients and stakeholders...

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

$75K - $90K *

Manage design and implementation of water/wastewater systems, lead project teams, ensure quality deliverables, and maintain client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deli...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water solutions by managing a variety of engineering projects, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality designs and...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Manage and design innovative water/wastewater projects while leading a skilled team. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. Contribute to impactful engineering sol...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative water/wastewater solutions and managing diverse projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate with clients and lead a talented team...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative water treatment solutions while managing multi-faceted projects in a collaborative environment. Your expertise will guide project design, enhance client relati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate project success by preparing plans, estimates, and designs while communicating effectively across teams and regulatory agencies. Support multiple multidisciplinary projects in a dynamic env...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil engineering by overseeing project production, ensuring efficiency, and providing expert guidance to project teams for successful project delivery...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$174K - $218K *

Lead the charge as a Principal Engineer for innovative water projects, driving business development, overseeing project execution, and mentoring teams towards technical excellence...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.