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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$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful water infrastructure projects as a Project Director, leading strategic initiatives and business development. Manage multi-million-dollar projects while mentoring teams and engaging cli...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform water/wastewater engineering through innovative leadership, strategic planning, and client engagement while driving growth and ensuring project excellence in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects, leading innovative water and wastewater solutions while managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful design, compliance, and project delivery from...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative solutions for complex civil engineering projects, managing all phases from planning to delivery while ensuring compliance, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction in water and wastewa...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to manage water/wastewater projects, from design through construction, ensuring compliance, quality, and timelines are met while leading and mentoring engineering staff in innovati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you lead water treatment design and analysis across complex projects, enhancing community infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers in a collaborative en...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Transform operational excellence in the foundry environment by leading Continuous Improvement projects, ensuring product quality, and enhancing safety through innovative engineering solutions and effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $106K *

Join a collaborative team as a Design Engineer focused on civil design, supporting diverse projects from commercial to residential. Utilize innovative solutions while ensuring project compliance with...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock new opportunities by leading water resources planning, enhancing stormwater management and sustainability efforts across the southwestern U.S., while collaborating with teams and clients to dri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Champion effective water management strategies to enhance environmental sustainability in mining projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design hydraulic structures and conduct hydrologi...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee environmental projects focusing on wastewater regulations, contaminant investigations, and remediation efforts. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $126K *

Transform your career with impactful civil engineering projects, leading land development initiatives and collaborating with clients to enhance community infrastructure and services. Drive projects fr...

1 week ago

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

$107K - $156K *

Champion innovative civil and solid waste engineering solutions to support project delivery and client success. Engage in site development, design reporting, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ens...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$107K - $156K *

Transform engineering solutions by leading civil site development and solid waste projects. Leverage your expertise in design, project management, and multifaceted collaborations to optimize client ou...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$73K - $91K *

Innovate in a collaborative environment as you design impactful water resource projects, ensuring ecological balance through hydrologic modeling and field data collection to support thriving ecosystem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $123K *

Support diverse natural resource clients by assisting in the design and monitoring of geological projects. Join a collaborative team, gain hands-on experience, and travel for field assignments to enha...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a national practice focused on dams and hydraulic structures, driving innovative solutions and fostering strong client relationships while managing complex p...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $123K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to support geotechnical projects and ensure safe mining practices. Collaborate on innovative designs, site investigations, and technical reporting for natural resource...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative civil and geotechnical engineering, serving diverse natural resource clients globally. Engage in dynamic project work, from design to monitoring, while colla...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $127K *

Innovate engineering solutions by leading complex projects and applying advanced techniques. Collaborate with teams, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimal resource utilization while managin...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to manage complex water projects while mentoring teams and developing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater engineering and play a key role in advancing communit...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$101K - $152K *

Elevate your career by contributing to innovative geotechnical engineering projects, focusing on dam, levee, and flood control infrastructure design and analysis, while managing risk and ensuring comp...

1 week ago

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

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic engineering team driving the design and analysis of dam and levee projects. Collaborate on innovative solutions, manage multiple assignments, and enhance infrastructure safety through g...

1 week ago

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

$62K - $106K *

Partner with us to analyze and manage data while supporting decision-making. This role involves collaborating with teams, developing reporting tools, and ensuring data integrity to enhance operational...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $144K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing clients, and directing engineering teams. Drive innovative design, ensure compliance, and foster business development while deliveri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.