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.
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer-Pipeline / Pump Systems
$95K - $169K *
Analyze and design water/wastewater systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in project delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams across municipal and industrial sectors, focusing on engineering st...
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Senior Water Resources Project Manager
$125K - $175K *
Empower engineering excellence by leading diverse teams and managing project lifecycles. Ensure quality delivery of civil engineering projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior...
3 weeks ago
Civil / Environmental Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Contribute to planning, design, and delivery of critical projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-q...
2 days ago
Lead Engineer/Sr. Project Manager, Water
$110K - $130K *
Lead multidisciplinary project teams to design and implement innovative water, stormwater, and wastewater solutions for municipal clients, ensuring project delivery aligns with client needs and regula...
2 weeks ago
Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, ensuring top-quality delivery from planning to completion while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior engineers in a collabo...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Lead impactful water infrastructure projects by providing technical direction, overseeing field activities, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders while adhering to project...
1 week ago
Principal Consultant, Water/Wastewater Engineering
$165K - $191K *
Manage complex engineering projects to drive success in Water/Wastewater systems. Lead and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective communication with clients and...
3 weeks ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Ressources
$95K - $130K *
Empower impactful industrial civil engineering projects from design to construction while collaborating with a dynamic team. Contribute to the growth of heavy industrial sectors through innovative sol...
Reposted 1 week ago
Staff Design Engineer, Stormwater
$80K - $95K *
Help us shape the future of civil engineering by delivering innovative stormwater solutions. Collaborate with clients to design effective drainage systems while tracking project progress and enhancing...
1 week ago
Senior Water & Wastewater Engineering Project Manager
$170K - $190K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects while managing multidisciplinary teams, driving performance, and fostering client relationships across the Pacific...
3 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Optimize water resource management through innovative engineering solutions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams on diverse projects, and ensuring successful delivery from initial concepts to final d...
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Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
$75K - $95K *
Transform engineering projects by leading design initiatives and ensuring compliance. Own technical deliverables while mentoring staff and coordinating efforts with clients and stakeholders to balance...
3 weeks ago
Water/Wastewater Process Mechanical Engineer
$90K - $185K *
Join a dynamic team to design and optimize water/wastewater treatment systems. Take ownership of hydraulic analyses, project planning, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost...
1 week ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Ressources
$95K - $130K *
Join a team that shapes impactful civil engineering projects from design through construction, collaborating closely with engineers and specialists in a dynamic environment focused on heavy industrial...
Reposted 1 week ago
Water / Wastewater Environmental Engineer 4
$78K - $129K *
Elevate your career by collaborating with experts on innovative municipal water and wastewater projects. Drive impactful solutions for regional clients while enhancing your skills and providing mentor...
1 week ago
Project Engineer III/IV - Water/Wastewater
$83K - $114K *
Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by overseeing design, analysis, and technical guidance. Join a collaborative team to optimize infrastructure systems and ensure compliance while mentoring...
1 week ago
Water/Wastewater Engineer (Municipal Projects)
$100K - $140K *
Join to design and innovate critical water and wastewater systems, driving projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to enhance community infrastructure and mentor emergi...
2 days ago
Lead Planning Engineer (Water Resources)
$88K - $105K *
Drive innovative solutions as a key player in our dynamic team, leveraging your expertise to enhance business strategies and streamline processes, ultimately contributing to transformative results acr...
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Wastewater Process Project Engineer
$80K - $130K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead wastewater design projects, mentor engineers, and enhance client relationships, all while contributing to sustainable water solutions in a flexible hyb...
3 days ago
Wastewater Process Project Engineer
$80K - $130K *
Join our dynamic engineering team to lead wastewater design projects, mentor junior staff, and optimize sustainable solutions. Collaborate nationally while balancing remote work and client engagement...
3 days ago
Water / Wastewater Senior Project Engineer – Pipelines, Pump Stations & Treatment
$141K - $185K *
Tackle water and wastewater projects, leading design and construction initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure project success through planning, execution, and...
4 weeks ago
$73K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability. Collaborate with field crews and manage project costs, while preparing for bids and maintaining stron...
Today
$85K - $100K *
Champion safety and quality as you oversee projects, manage costs, and collaborate with teams. Your expertise in construction management and accounting will ensure successful project execution and cus...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Accelerate environmental remediation efforts by leading complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and developing innovative solutions that meet compliance standards while driving strategic s...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $110K *
Lead the charge in delivering advanced environmental engineering solutions while managing high-stakes cleanup projects and mentoring junior professionals. Utilize your expertise to drive compliance ac...
Reposted 3 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.