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.
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of municipal water treatment by applying technical expertise and engineering judgment in project delivery, compliance, and mentoring within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team env...
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Water/Wastewater Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead diverse teams through complex project lifecycles, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery while managing budgets and resources. Drive quality and stakeholder engagement for successful ou...
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Water/Wastewater Project Manager
$80K - $110K *
Join a dynamic team to manage water/wastewater projects, oversee design solutions, and foster client relationships while collaborating with professionals across the U.S. Shape impactful projects that...
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Transportation Engineer 5-Hydraulics
$91K - $160K *
Champion transportation project design, including highways and municipal systems. Lead hydraulic and drainage solutions, ensuring compliance, quality, and innovation while mentoring engineers and enha...
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Project Engineer / Assistant Manager (Wastewater)
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of engineering projects by leading multi-phase initiatives, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with standards while navigating complex scheduling and cost management chal...
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$80K - $105K *
Empower technical excellence by supporting the design and execution of complex civil engineering projects in a dynamic environment, driving deliverables for industrial, utility, and renewable energy s...
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$87K - $114K *
Unlock your potential by overseeing public works projects, coordinating plans, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards while fostering collaboration across departments and agencies. Make a...
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$87K - $114K *
Join our team to oversee engineering projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure successful public infrastructure development. Your expertise will enhance project compliance and foster teamwork...
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$70K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative hydrogeologic solutions. Contribute to projects across multiple states, manage staff, and perform complex analyses to deliver quality results for diverse cli...
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Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager
$138K - $241K *
Shape the future of industrial water and wastewater projects, leading teams in planning, design, and client relations while enhancing engineering capabilities and ensuring successful project delivery...
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$85K - $115K *
Lead the charge in civil and infrastructure project delivery, collaborating with teams and clients to ensure high-quality designs and compliance with project standards. Take ownership of project tasks...
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$100K - $115K *
Champion innovative civil engineering solutions for impactful infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver high-quality designs, ensuring compliance with standards while enhancin...
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Hydraulic Project Engineer / Project Coordinator - Water/Wastewater
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in managing complex water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring successful execution while nurturing client relationships and overseeing technical deliverables to s...
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$150K - $220K *
Lead the charge in innovative civil engineering initiatives focused on water resource and conveyance projects. Collaborate with skilled professionals to ensure the highest quality designs, drive proje...
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Water/Wastewater Electrical Engineer
$80K - $100K *
Lead & inspire innovative electrical designs for water/wastewater systems. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage tasks, budgets, & project execution while developing effective solutions that...
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Water/Wastewater Electrical Engineer
$80K - $100K *
Lead the charge in electrical design for water and wastewater projects, managing scope and budgets while mentoring engineers and ensuring timely, cost-effective execution. Engage with multidisciplinar...
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Resident Construction Inspector - Water - DC Metro
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career as a construction inspector, overseeing complex projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and safety. Engage with multidisciplinary teams while leveraging advanced technologies for e...
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$96K - $114K *
Engage in drainage engineering by coordinating projects, conducting reviews, and ensuring effective floodplain management. Support public and private development efforts while ensuring compliance with...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in innovative drainage design and project management, enhancing transportation infrastructure through collaboration, mentorship, and quality assurance while advancing your career in a...
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$100K - $175K *
Empower designs for complex geotechnical projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and junior staff, review proposals, and share insights through publications and training, e...
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Principal Water Treatment Design Engineer/Manager
$170K - $220K *
Transform municipal water and wastewater projects by managing planning, design, and construction while overseeing teams and fostering client relationships in this dynamic managerial role...
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Principal Water Treatment Design Engineer/Manager
$170K - $220K *
Transform the water industry by leading municipal water/wastewater projects, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive project success from planning to construction while developing st...
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Principal Water Treatment Design Engineer/Manager
$170K - $220K *
Advance your career by managing water/wastewater projects, leading teams, and fostering client relationships. This role emphasizes technical excellence and staff development, ensuring successful proje...
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Project Director - Water/Wastewater
$193K - $329K *
Drive business growth through client development and project oversight. Collaborate with leadership to mentor and recruit professionals while ensuring successful staffing and a thriving work environme...
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Project Director - Water/Wastewater
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in driving business growth by building client relationships, overseeing projects, and mentoring professionals in the water sector. Shape market strategies and deliver innovative soluti...
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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.