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.
Lead Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
$87K - $112K *
Transform critical infrastructure as a Lead Electrical Engineer, spearheading cutting-edge projects in water and wastewater systems, overseeing complex electrical designs, and guiding teams towards ex...
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Lead Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
$87K - $112K *
Optimize electrical engineering solutions for water and wastewater projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams in design, client relations, and project management while ensuring compliance with Canadian st...
3 weeks ago
Lead Electrical Engineer, Water & Wastewater
$87K - $112K *
Lead and innovate as a top Electrical Engineer in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team handling water and wastewater projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction across complex electri...
3 weeks ago
Environmental Engineer - Water Services - (Fall 2026 Grads!)
$62K - $102K *
Reimagine water solutions as an entry-level engineer, collaborating on design and implementation of innovative water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and contributing to sustainable commun...
1 week ago
Environmental Engineer - Water Services - (Fall 2026 Grads!)
$62K - $102K *
Join a team that's shaping sustainable water projects and enhancing infrastructure. In this entry-level engineering role, you'll support the design and implementation of vital water and wastewater fac...
1 week ago
Senior Water Resources Engineer, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
$138K - $155K *
Lead innovative water resource engineering projects, mentoring a talented team while executing advanced drainage designs for diverse transportation and energy sectors across North America. Drive colla...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Oversee complex hydrogeological projects, providing expert analysis and modeling. Manage teams while planning impactful projects related to water resources and quality investigations, ensuring success...
3 weeks ago
Junior Environmental Engineer - Water Services
$63K - $105K *
Support innovative water projects by applying engineering skills in design, implementation, and analysis of water treatment facilities and infrastructure, while collaborating in a dynamic team focused...
1 week ago
$132K - $192K *
Lead the planning and management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and compliance with regulations. Mentor teams while overseeing capital imp...
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Engineer, Stormwater Infrastructure
$117K - $132K *
Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable stormwater management, overseeing capital projects and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in engineering and leadership to ensure com...
2 weeks ago
Environmental Project Manager I
$96K - $144K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing large-scale environmental projects for federal clients. You'll oversee complex remediation efforts while driving team performance, ensuring compliance, and fos...
1 week ago
$100K - $140K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative water resource projects. Collaborate with engineers to tackle complex challenges in watershed and stormwater management, while advancing client goals through eff...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
$105K - $179K *
Engineer innovative water/wastewater solutions, leading design efforts, mentoring staff, and ensuring project compliance. Collaborate with teams to deliver effective, practical solutions while staying...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Electrical Engineer - Industrial Water
$126K - $211K *
Unlock innovative electrical design for industrial water projects. Lead initiatives across diverse sectors including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, and Oil & Gas. Collaborate with teams to optimize de...
2 weeks ago
Civil Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$140K - $200K *
Champion water/wastewater infrastructure projects by leading design and construction oversight. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes, ensuring compliance with regula...
1 week ago
$129K - $212K *
Shape the future of environmental engineering by delivering innovative solutions for water sustainability, public health, and resource management, while mentoring the next generation of specialists in...
1 week ago
Environmental Project Manager II
$107K - $167K *
Champion large-scale environmental projects, managing teams and budgets for government clients. Oversee remediation efforts, ensure compliance, and cultivate client relationships, all while driving pr...
1 week ago
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading impactful water infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Collaborate with a driven team to design and manage solutions that enhance community resources while balancing...
2 weeks ago
Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Professional Engineer
$90K - $180K *
Lead the charge in addressing complex water/wastewater engineering challenges, overseeing all project phases from conceptualization to construction support, while ensuring excellence in team collabora...
2 weeks ago
Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Professional Engineer
$90K - $180K *
Manage all phases of water/wastewater/stormwater projects, from feasibility studies to construction support, ensuring high-quality design and implementation. Collaborate with teams to solve complex en...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams on diverse projects in hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and sustainability. Drive innovative solutions for groundwater assessment...
1 week ago
Watershed Restoration Engineer
$95K - $118K *
Join us to provide technical leadership in watershed restoration projects, collaborating with agencies and partners to ensure compliance, oversee implementation, and foster innovative conservation str...
1 week ago
Watershed Restoration Engineer
$95K - $118K *
Elevate your career by leading watershed restoration initiatives, collaborating with diverse specialists, and overseeing project implementation to ensure compliance with environmental standards and en...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager (Watershed Management)
$106K - $172K *
Drive engineering excellence by overseeing staff and operations, managing complex projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across departments to support infrastructure improvements a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Water Wastewater Project Engineer - Structures
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in structural design for municipal infrastructure projects, taking ownership of complex design tasks while collaborating across disciplines, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring qu...
1 week 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.