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.
Civil Engineer- Land Development (PE)
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading innovative land development projects. Collaborate with engineers and planners to create impactful design solutions across diverse infrastructure types, ensuring quality...
1 week ago
Director, Hydrogeology, Ontario
$161K - $222K *
Shape the future of hydrogeology and subsurface water management by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and advancing sustainable growth across diverse projects in Ontario's water resource sec...
3 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - Roads & Highways
$85K - $135K *
Play a key role in the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, leading teams and ensuring technical excellence in municipal roads and highways engineering from concept to completion, meeting a...
1 week ago
Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist
$85K - $110K *
Champion technical excellence in geotechnical engineering through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery, ensuring quality execution of subsurface investigations and en...
2 weeks ago
Geotechnical Engineer/Geologist
$85K - $110K *
Innovate the geotechnical landscape by coordinating investigations, conducting evaluations, and preparing comprehensive reports. Collaborate with seasoned professionals to enhance project delivery and...
2 weeks ago
Environmental Engineer/Project Technical Leader
$95K - $167K *
Drive technical excellence in engineering projects, coordinating interdisciplinary efforts, managing design workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulations to enhance water and wastewater infrastr...
2 weeks ago
Department Manager - Water/Wastewater Engineer
$160K - $195K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse engineering teams, ensuring project success and compliance while driving strategic growth initiatives across the water market. Collaborate with regional leaders to...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $164K *
Shape the future of vital community infrastructure by leading design and oversight of water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with engineers and contractors to enhance safety, reliability, and sust...
4 days ago
Senior Project Engineer - Municipal Water/Wastewater
$95K - $157K *
Drive impactful municipal water/wastewater engineering projects through technical expertise, effective team collaboration, and client engagement, ensuring project success from design to construction p...
1 week ago
Water/Wastewater Project Manager
$115K - $147K *
Manage and lead complex water/wastewater design projects while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative engineering solutions, ensuring project...
6 days ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$121K - $203K *
Lead the charge in water and wastewater projects, managing design delivery and multidisciplinary teams. Engage stakeholders to ensure project success and support essential community infrastructure imp...
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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$121K - $203K *
Launch your career by managing impactful water/wastewater projects. Oversee project delivery, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and engage clients to ensure the success of essential community infras...
5 days ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$127K - $212K *
Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative water and wastewater solutions. Manage diverse infrastructure projects while mentoring talent and enhancing client relationships in a dynamic cons...
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Senior Project Manager- Wastewater
$147K - $193K *
Lead the charge in managing wastewater infrastructure projects, collaborating with experts to enhance community resilience and sustainability across the Northeast while ensuring compliance with budget...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Director of Infrastructure Financing
$129K - $212K *
Lead comprehensive infrastructure financing initiatives, enhancing client operations through strategic financial planning and risk management, while mentoring less experienced colleagues to promote gr...
4 days ago
Water Treatment Plant Project Manager
$94K - $156K *
Lead and inspire a dedicated team at a 24/7 water treatment facility, ensuring compliance, efficient operations, and effective project management to meet regulatory standards while fostering a strong...
3 weeks ago
Water Treatment Plant Project Manager
$94K - $156K *
Transform the operations of a 24/7 water treatment facility, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, performance, and efficiency. Drive project success while fostering a strong team culture in...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Solve complex environmental challenges by managing investigations and remediation projects, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes for clie...
2 weeks ago
Water Treatment Plant Project Manager
$94K - $156K *
Lead a dynamic 24/7 water treatment facility, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while mentoring a dedicated team to achieve daily performance goals in a fast-paced environment...
3 weeks ago
Water Treatment Plant Project Manager
$94K - $156K *
Lead the charge in optimizing operations at a 24/7 water treatment facility. Oversee teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage projects efficiently, and foster a strong team culture while troublesho...
3 weeks ago
Senior Water Conveyance Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform pipeline design and rehabilitation through innovative solutions and expertise. Lead projects from planning to construction, ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring junior engineer...
6 days ago
Junior Geotechnical Specialist
$71K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to geotechnical excellence, supporting investigations and engineering analyses for diverse infrastructure projects while growing your expertise and contributing to success...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career as a leader in pipeline engineering, managing projects and client relationships while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovative solutions in mid-stream oil and gas pipeline...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join our team and lead in environmental consulting as you mentor staff, manage key projects, and develop client relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes for business gro...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping innovative coastal engineering solutions on the Atlantic Seaboard. Lead projects, manage clients, and mentor juniors while ensuring quality and timeliness in complex coastal...
4 weeks 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.