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.
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.
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.
$90K - $155K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources engineering through innovative solutions and impactful design on complex projects for municipal clients while collaborating in a multidisciplin...
1 week ago
Water Resources Hydrogeologist/Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful water resource initiatives by managing complex hydrogeological projects, from feasibility studies to implementation. Collaborate with clients across multiple states to innovate and exe...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Water Resources
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of water resource engineering by collaborating on impactful infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in hydrology and drainage design while contributing to essential environme...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Water Resources
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of transportation projects through innovative water resource engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver efficient hydrologic and hydraulic design solutions that meet regio...
2 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Water Resources
$90K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to design impactful water resources engineering projects, focusing on hydrologic analyses and stormwater management. Collaborate with agencies like NJTA and NJDOT, enhancing infras...
2 weeks ago
Water Resources - Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Drive impactful water resources projects through design, analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage extensive experience in hydrology and stormwater management to lead projects from conce...
3 weeks ago
$79K - $83K *
Join a team that's expanding and tackling innovative water resource projects in urban and natural settings. Collaborate with experts across various locations, contributing to solutions like flood cont...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Make your mark at the forefront of innovative water resource solutions, managing and strategizing impactful projects while mentoring teams to address critical flooding and stormwater challenges seamle...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate solutions in hydrology and hydraulics by developing models and methodologies. You'll oversee engineering workflows, conduct technical reviews, and contribute to mapping products that support...
2 days ago
Water Resources Engineering Leader
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by leading water resource engineering in Colorado, focusing on water rights, client relationships, and project delivery. Drive business growth and team development while ensuring qual...
3 weeks ago
Water Resources Senior Project Engineer (Water or Wastewater)
$120K - $150K *
Engineer impactful water resource solutions by leading projects from design to compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally on treatment facilities and infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence an...
3 weeks ago
Water Resources Senior Project Engineer (Water or Wastewater)
$120K - $150K *
Lead impactful water resources projects, driving innovative designs for treatment facilities and systems while ensuring compliance and sustainability. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-qu...
3 weeks ago
Water Resources Engineer - Entry Level
$70K - $125K *
Join our dynamic team to develop innovative water resources solutions, supporting flood management and green infrastructure projects while collaborating with senior engineers on various transportation...
3 weeks ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer
$160K - $240K *
Join a dynamic team to tackle complex water resource engineering projects, focusing on hydrology, stormwater management, and environmental compliance. Collaborate with agencies and mentor staff while...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Empower communities by designing sustainable water resources projects, focusing on stormwater management and ecological restoration. Join a dedicated team to enhance infrastructure and natural systems...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's passionate about enhancing community resilience through innovative water resources engineering, focusing on stormwater projects, restoration efforts, and watershed studies to improv...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Advance water sustainability initiatives by optimizing project designs and managing municipal stormwater, restoration, and watershed studies, ensuring ecological improvement and community resilience t...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Unlock new possibilities in water resources engineering by supporting municipal projects, enhancing ecological systems, and contributing to community resilience through innovative design, planning, an...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Lead innovative water resources projects focusing on stormwater design, restoration, and watershed studies, enhancing community infrastructure and ecological systems while collaborating with diverse t...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Engineer innovative water resources solutions that enhance community resilience, focusing on hydrologic modeling, stormwater design, and ecological restoration in diverse municipal projects while coll...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join our dynamic team as you leverage your engineering expertise to design and implement innovative water resources projects that enhance community resilience, improve infrastructure, and protect natu...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to design and execution of water resources projects, enhancing community sustainability through technical engineering expertise and collaboration with project managers and stakeholders on v...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Engineer - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Drive innovative water resource projects by applying engineering expertise in design, modeling, and restoration for sustainable community infrastructure. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance...
2 weeks ago
Water Resources Engineer - Orlando
$80K - $95K *
Optimize water resource management through advanced numerical modeling and analysis. Collaborate on diverse engineering projects that enhance surface and groundwater quality while working in a support...
1 week ago
Water Resources Project Manager
$113K - $160K *
Transform water resources management by coordinating projects from planning to implementation, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with clients to address critical groundwater chal...
2 weeks ago
What qualifications do I need to become a Water Resources Engineer?
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?
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?
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.