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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$90K - $120K *

Champion construction excellence by overseeing all on-site activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with clients. Leverage your expertise in project and construction manageme...

Today

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

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative roadway designs. Take ownership of projects from concept to completion, using your engineering expertise to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustain...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading geotechnical projects, designing solutions, and partnering on impactful land development initiatives while coordinating investigations and fieldwork in diverse environme...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $119K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing water quality treatment processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams on engineering projects to enhance systems and reduce costs in the South...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading multiple water/wastewater facilities. Drive performance, manage client relations, and build high-performing teams to ensure compliance and financial success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Lead the design and analysis of bridges and transportation structures, coordinating with clients and agencies while managing project development activities to deliver innovative engineering solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative geotechnical solutions for transportation projects across California, ensuring compliance, quality, and client satisfaction through expert engineering and cons...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by providing geotechnical engineering services for transportation projects. Lead investigations, design recommendations, and ensure project compliance while collaborating with dive...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading solid waste engineering projects. Collaborate with experts to design sustainable waste facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables while enh...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in solid waste engineering and remediation. Lead diverse projects, enhance regulatory compliance, and collaborate across teams to support community health and safety, all...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $150K *

Drive impactful solid waste projects across California by managing engineering efforts for landfills and remediation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver i...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $116K *

Transform design concepts into reality by collaborating on advanced engineering projects. Leverage your expertise in civil engineering to create impactful solutions for critical infrastructure and dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Join a team that's engineering large-scale data center projects, applying your civil engineering expertise to innovate and provide high-quality design solutions that shape communities and meet complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects for data centers. Collaborate with top firms while providing innovative solutions to enhance infrastructure and build lasting relationshi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Deliver innovative civil engineering solutions for large-scale data center projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team, applying your expertise to create high-quality designs that ensure the success of...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Bring your expertise to a team designing cutting-edge data center projects, collaborating on complex engineering solutions. Enjoy flexible work options and contribute to transformative infrastructure...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions for large-scale data center projects. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment while leveraging your expertise to design essential infrastructure that enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Bring your expertise to design cutting-edge hyperscale data centers, working collaboratively on complex engineering projects that positively impact communities and utilize your skills in a flexible wo...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions for large-scale data centers while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enhance community infrastructure through impactful designs and experience professiona...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Engineer groundbreaking data center projects, collaborating across teams to craft high-quality, innovative civil engineering solutions that enhance connectivity and community infrastructure...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $116K *

Shape the future of data infrastructure by leading complex civil engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design innovative solutions, enhancing community connectivity through...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of bridge design, leading projects, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships in the transportation sector across multiple states while mentoring staff...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in bridge design projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering team development and driving business growth across regional and national markets...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Join our team as you optimize geotechnical solutions, ensuring safety and stability in various projects. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct essential analyses, and lead engineeri...

4 weeks ago

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

$94K - $185K *

Transform the landscape of sediment remediation through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate on nationwide projects involving site investigation, design, and construction while mentoring team...

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.