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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$117K - $174K *

Champion your career by leading complex environmental projects and driving compliance in oil & gas. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and governance while enhancing operational efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $174K *

Drive your career as a leader overseeing major oil & gas projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance through structured governance and effective communication with multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $174K *

Engage in leadership of complex oil & gas environmental projects, enforcing quality standards and governance frameworks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage risks, and drive continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $174K *

Lead the charge in delivering major oil & gas projects as an Environmental Project Director. Ensure project governance and compliance while driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement withi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $174K *

Lead the charge in environmental project governance, delivering major oil & gas initiatives while ensuring compliance, quality, and safety throughout all phases of project execution and team collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of environmental compliance by leading integrated projects across air, waste, and water sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supervise junior staff, and engage directly...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $191K *

Build your expertise leading complex environmental engineering projects, focusing on water distribution planning and modeling. Mentor team members while ensuring high-quality engineering analyses and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $191K *

Transform complex water distribution systems through expert planning, design, and strategic leadership. Drive innovative solutions while ensuring quality and compliance, and mentor emerging engineers...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $133K *

Shape the future of environmental science by leading industrial hygiene initiatives. Engage in field assessments, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with health...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $133K *

Lead the charge in industrial hygiene consulting, conducting assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams and mentor junior staff while managing diverse environmental project...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $133K *

Join a team that excels in industrial hygiene and environmental science, conducting assessments on chemical exposures, air quality, and hazardous materials. Collaborate across projects, mentor junior...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by conducting comprehensive environmental assessments to support utility projects. Leverage your ecological expertise to enhance mitigation planning, mentor junior staff, and ensur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex marine and waterfront engineering projects, guiding teams through design phases, and ensuring technical excellence for public and private sector clients across...

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1 week ago

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

$109K - $163K *

Oversee and execute complex marine and waterfront engineering projects, leading teams and collaborating with clients to ensure successful project design, management, and delivery across public and pri...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $163K *

Advance your career by leading complex marine and waterfront engineering projects. Manage technical teams and mentor engineers while ensuring adherence to design standards for public and private secto...

1 week ago

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

$109K - $163K *

Take ownership of complex marine and waterfront engineering projects, leading design teams and ensuring compliance with standards. Deliver innovative solutions for public and private clients while dri...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $175K *

Lead a high-impact team in structural marine and waterfront engineering, managing complex projects while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with technical standards across multiple cli...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Engage in impactful civil engineering projects, contributing to local site development and infrastructure design. Collaborate within a close-knit team, benefiting from supportive resources and opportu...

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

$100K - $130K *

Join us to support innovative roadway design projects enhancing transportation. You will collaborate with a team on design documentation and ensure compliance with engineering standards while performi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and enhancing roadway systems. As a key engineering professional, you will contribute to transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards while dri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and detailing roadway and highway projects. Collaborate on geometric analyses and calculations while ensuring compliance with engineering standards to enhance transportati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Collaborate on roadway design engineering projects, helping to shape local, county, and state transportation infrastructure. Engage in geometric analyses and design documentation while ensuring compli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Transform transportation projects by leveraging your engineering skills to design and detail roadway systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance with standards while enhancing commun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of transportation by applying engineering expertise to roadway and multimodal projects, ensuring design compliance, conducting analyses, and collaborating with diverse teams while adv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $140K *

Design and optimize pipeline and facilities in a collaborative team. Leverage engineering expertise to manage complex projects, including pump stations and terminals, ensuring compliance with industry...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.