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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$110K - $153K *

Transform your career by leading solid waste engineering projects. Leverage your expertise in landfill design and management, while mentoring junior staff on diverse projects across the Southeast regi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $175K *

Lead environmental projects by managing tasks, conducting field sampling, and preparing detailed reports. Collaborate with teams on remediation and site assessments while enhancing client relationship...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team focusing on innovative water solutions and infrastructure. This role involves designing, reviewing, and providing support for water and wastewater treatment projects while mentorin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project effectiveness by leading structural engineering efforts in diverse initiatives. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure successful project execution, managing scope, budget, and tech...

3 weeks ago

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

$71K - $118K *

Analyze and design innovative water and wastewater systems while managing project tasks. Collaborate in a mentorship-driven environment to enhance sustainability through engineering solutions that mee...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, leading complex municipal projects while mentoring engineers. Drive technical excellence in design, review, and implementation to make a posi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $154K *

Transform key water and wastewater projects, leading innovative solutions while managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring project success from concept to delivery, all while fostering client rela...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining our multidisciplinary Power team to deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for hydropower, dam safety, and renewable energy projects. Collaborate, manage projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse environmental projects, focusing on consulting, data assessment, and compliance while ensuring quality assurance and safety standards in a collaborativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $147K *

Collaborate on wastewater process projects, enhancing system planning, design, and optimization. Utilize engineering skills to support projects and maintain client relations, all while ensuring effici...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $180K *

Design innovative water resource facilities and conveyance projects, overseeing engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while managing the engineering staff and fostering business growth...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career as an Environmental Engineer by tackling pressing environmental challenges and shaping innovative solutions with a collaborative consulting team dedicated to professional develop...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $180K *

Lead engineering design and planning for water resource projects, providing expertise in pipelines and overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Ensure quality deliverables while managing client relationshi...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by serving as a field technical expert in stormwater solutions, collaborating with engineers and developers to drive sales growth and enhance product specifications while traveling wi...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate project success by providing expert technical support on critical water infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance through collaboration and effective communicatio...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative hydraulic solutions for hydropower projects, collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality technical outputs while conducting studies and analyses in a dynamic environment...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Design and develop innovative stormwater management solutions for municipal projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from conception to construction while maintainin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$156K - $218K *

Lead technical projects in groundwater modeling and remediation. Manage client relationships and expand Geosyntec's capabilities through innovative solutions, field investigations, and strategic overs...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $218K *

Lead innovative groundwater projects by managing assessments, remediation, and litigation support. Leverage your expertise to expand client relationships while mentoring junior professionals in a dyna...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $209K *

Transform complex groundwater projects by leveraging expertise in hydrogeology to drive innovative solutions. Manage teams and projects while fostering client relationships and advancing technical cap...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing impactful water and wastewater treatment projects. Guide teams to deliver quality solutions, cultivate client relationships, and ensure project success across North Carolin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, documentation accuracy, and effective communication with stakeholders throughout all proje...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $142K *

Lead the charge in managing critical water and wastewater projects, overseeing their lifecycle from concept to completion, while ensuring compliance, client satisfaction, and team collaboration. Drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead hydraulic and hydrology engineering projects, ensuring compliance while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative water resource...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing sustainable water infrastructure and engineering solutions, focusing on urban and regional conveyance projects while fostering client relationships and guiding multidiscip...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.