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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$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced engineering techniques on diverse, moderately complex projects. Collaborate with seasoned professionals and contribute to impactful land and site development s...

6 days ago

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

$171K - $225K *

Champion impactful engineering initiatives and oversee all operations within the department. Lead a team of professionals while managing planning, design, and construction for community utilities. Dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading geotechnical projects and mentoring teams. Play a key role in business development while ensuring high-quality evaluations and client satisfaction in a collaborative...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join our team to lead civil infrastructure projects, develop technical designs, and manage project phases in heavy civil engineering. Engage with clients and coordinate effectively to drive successful...

2 weeks ago

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

$78K - $100K *

Lead environmental initiatives to ensure site compliance. Manage inspections, reporting, and programs to enhance sustainability while minimizing the facility's environmental footprint. Collaborate wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative designs for roadway projects, ensuring excellence in drainage coordination and technical reporting. Collaborate with engineers to deliver high-quality plans...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic leadership in delivering complex engineering projects, overseeing multiple teams, ensuring alignment with standards, mentoring senior staff, and fostering client relationships for sust...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Engage with us to lead environmental projects while building client relationships, managing scopes and budgets, and mentoring junior staff. Drive business growth and tackle complex environmental chall...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive success by overseeing complex engineering projects, mentoring teams, and aligning business development efforts with company standards, while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellen...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing environmental quality through innovative soil, water, and air quality projects. Your expertise will drive impactful remediation efforts while fostering the de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $175K *

Empower communities by leading large-scale water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering high-quality solutions. This role fosters client relationships while driving project s...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $130K *

Make your mark at the forefront of engineering design, overseeing plan reviews and technical projects for public and private developments. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure precision and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Strategize and lead environmental projects, ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations, managing client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving project success across diverse sites and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while leading teams to achieve project goals. Drive business development and ensure...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Explore innovative engineering solutions for transportation projects, leading field investigations and analyses while ensuring compliance and quality standards, and effectively communicating with clie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$147K - $195K *

Join a team that leads innovative geotechnical investigations and complex infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary efforts while elevating technical excellence and fostering staff developmen...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering exceptional project management in Stormwater engineering, overseeing client relationships, technical quality, and project execution with a focus on regulator...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Deliver impactful stormwater solutions by managing projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical quality. Lead a dedicated team in achieving project success while upholding regulato...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Lead impactful stormwater projects, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative solutions while managing timelines and budgets in our dynamic team environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading geotechnical projects focused on foundation design and evaluation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project success acro...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$165K - $250K *

Build strong client relationships and develop advanced structural solutions in dam and hydropower projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee project execution while ensuring high-quality tec...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to accident investigations and compliance assessments in premises liability. Apply engineering principles to evaluate safety conditions, ensure code adherence, and support clients through l...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Pioneer investigations in premises liability by applying engineering expertise to analyze incidents, evaluate compliance with standards, and deliver clear, impactful reports for clients navigating com...

4 weeks ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Support diverse project teams by conducting geotechnical investigations, evaluations, and documentation while collaborating with senior engineers to enhance community infrastructure sustainably...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to geotechnical projects by performing engineering calculations, report writing, and field exploration. Collaborate with teams to enhance technical solutions and client presentations in a d...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.