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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$100K - $152K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality geotechnical design and consulting services for diverse power and infrastructure projects. Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and optimiz...

1 week ago

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

$112K - $154K *

Lead mechanical piping design initiatives, mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient solutions for mining and industrial sectors. Drive project e...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $154K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative piping solutions for multidisciplinary projects that enhance safety and efficiency in mining and industrial sectors. Collaborate closely across teams to foster...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $154K *

Lead the design and implementation of mechanical piping solutions for mining and heavy industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and sustainable prac...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead and develop transformative municipal water projects, driving pursuit to closeout. Own project delivery while managing client relations and mentoring emerging leaders within a dynamic team culture...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Oversee onsite construction engineering activities for Industrial projects, focusing on Water/Wastewater Treatment plants. Collaborate with project teams, manage personnel, and ensure compliance with...

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

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Geotechnical Engineer managing diverse projects, preparing proposals and reports, ensuring technical excellence, and enhancing client relationships in a collaborative environm...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $118K *

Elevate civil infrastructure design by collaborating on site development, ensuring high-quality deliverables while facilitating communication across diverse teams and projects in the Southeast region...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $118K *

Join a team that's focused on designing and delivering civil infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers on site development while ensuring compliance with local standards, enhancing community...

3 weeks ago

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

$93K - $126K *

Transform your career by leading environmental compliance for agricultural-industrial projects. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure adherence to regulations while protecting natural resources and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $126K *

Lead environmental compliance initiatives for agricultural facilities, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective monitoring. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support a sustainable app...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of hydraulic and marine structures by leveraging your structural engineering expertise to design and evaluate innovative solutions in a collaborative environment focused on impactful...

2 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Join as a Structural Engineer to design and evaluate hydraulic and marine structures. Collaborate with experts while contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced consulting environment with oppo...

2 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion impactful design by leveraging your structural engineering expertise to plan and evaluate innovative hydraulic and marine structures. Collaborate with industry leaders in various locations wh...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Reimagine structural engineering by designing hydraulic and marine structures. Collaborate with industry leaders, deliver innovative solutions, and enhance water resource projects while showcasing you...

2 days ago

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

$151K - $227K *

Manage and lead innovative teams to deliver complex water projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedules are met while fostering client relationships and mentoring future leaders across diverse env...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful water projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing resources, and cultivating client relationships to achieve project objectives and ensure quality delivery in the Pacific Nor...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Oversee and manage multiple water projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective leadership, budget management, and collaboration with clients and teams. Drive project objectives while enhan...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Seeking a seasoned professional to lead and manage multiple Water projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective collaboration, resource management, and exceptional client service while ment...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $250K *

Contribute to innovative dam safety solutions by managing multidisciplinary teams, conducting environmental assessments, and delivering impactful restoration projects to optimize ecosystem outcomes an...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $135K *

Bring your expertise to a collaborative team focused on civil engineering solutions for environmental projects. You’ll design, optimize, and deliver innovative treatment systems for diverse portfolios...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Contribute to impactful civil engineering projects, enhancing environmental resilience through hands-on collaboration and engineering design support for diverse client portfolios and dynamic remediati...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Lead the charge in enhancing environmental resilience through engineering design and optimization. Collaborate with diverse teams on complex projects to ensure sustainable solutions, making a positive...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Join the charge in supporting environmental resilience projects, collaborating with engineers and project managers to design and optimize treatment systems, while ensuring compliance with regulations...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $135K *

Shape innovative civil and environmental projects by enhancing sustainable infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment systems and remediation efforts, directly impa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.