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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$114K - $152K *

Empower the Water Resources Department by managing complex utility projects, overseeing engineering personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive strategic planning and capital improvemen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative structures and bridges. Collaborate on complex projects, enhance your engineering expertise, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure solutions...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative structures and bridges while collaborating on renewable energy projects. Engage in complex design tasks and project management, all within a flexible remote...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of municipal water and wastewater projects, driving excellence through each phase from planning to construction. Engage collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to deliver high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K *

Deliver impactful project solutions by coordinating engineering activities, overseeing field execution, and ensuring high-quality construction standards. Collaborate with teams to drive successful pro...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

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

$67K - $93K *

Support impactful transportation projects by producing traffic management plans and collaborating with engineers and clients, while developing your skills in a dynamic, early-stage engineering role fo...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$67K - $93K *

Help us elevate transportation engineering by producing vital traffic management plans. Collaborate closely with teams and clients in a dynamic environment while supporting site activities and enhanci...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a professional engineering team to ensure project success. Collaborate with various County departments, developers, and agencies to deliver high-quality infrastructure so...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $200K *

Transform the future of water infrastructure by leading complex dam projects, driving business growth, and collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance water safety and resilience across New York's cr...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Contribute to innovative water infrastructure solutions, leading a team to secure and deliver complex projects impacting the NY water market. Leverage your expertise in engineering, project management...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $97K *

Transform transportation projects through innovative design, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration. Drive impactful infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff and championing qual...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Transform land development through innovative design solutions. As a Senior Civil Engineer, lead complex projects, ensure quality, mentor team members, and drive sustainable growth for communities whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing water treatment systems, ensuring safety and compliance while enhancing operational efficiency across various projects in a hybrid work environment...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Lead and enhance water treatment systems, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance. Oversee projects from design to completion, utilizing advanced technologies and optimizing processes for municipa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Optimize drinking water systems by leading design, compliance, and project management initiatives to enhance treatment efficiency and safety. Drive technical excellence and ensure environmental standa...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Champion innovative design and optimization of water treatment systems, ensuring efficiency and compliance while leading projects to enhance public health and environmental safety across various engin...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Lead efforts to design and optimize systems for drinking water treatment and transport, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. Manage projects and analyze processes for...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive excellence by leading structural engineering projects, ensuring quality deliverables, client engagement, and team collaboration across diverse commercial and institutional sectors. Optimize proj...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career as you contribute to optimizing Preconstruction efforts, enhance profitability through effective bidding, and nurture essential relationships with clients, staff, and subcontractor...

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $88K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical design within Transmission & Distribution. Collaborate on innovative solutions while managing projects and developing expertise in design software a...

2 days ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Collaborate with teams to conduct geophysical surveys, analyze data, and interpret results for infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, and resource evaluation, ensuring quality standards an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Make your mark at the forefront of geophysical innovations. Drive subsurface investigations by conducting non-invasive surveys, analyzing data, and supporting vital infrastructure projects while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize drinking water systems, ensuring safety and compliance. Lead projects from concept to completion while enhancing treatment processes and supporting environme...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of water treatment system design, optimization, and management. Lead projects ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while enhancing public health standards a...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Champion the future of dam engineering in the Southeast by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and enhancing business development for groundbreaking projects across a diverse range of hydrauli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.