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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$100K - $130K *

Advance technical expertise by overseeing geotechnical projects and supporting regional teams. Engage with clients and mentor staff to foster growth, ensuring effective solutions and business developm...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to contribute to diverse roadway and water resource projects, focusing on hydrologic modeling, design, and management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to supp...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $122K *

Drive compliance excellence by shaping processes and tools to ensure environmental operations remain scalable and adhere to regulatory standards while collaborating with diverse teams to minimize risk...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative roadway and water resources projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Engage in technical writing and project manage...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $120K *

Lead dynamic projects as an experienced Aquatic Ecologist, managing comprehensive aquatic assessments and collaborating with teams on infrastructure initiatives. Drive regulatory compliance and contri...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation engineering by leading complex projects, ensuring compliance, and driving quality while mentoring talent and engaging with clients to meet industry needs and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Engage in transformative leadership to drive growth and excellence in our Water/Wastewater team, ensuring client satisfaction and team productivity while innovating in business development strategies...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $105K *

Contribute to environmental compliance leadership in construction projects, ensuring quality inspections and effective communication of compliance requirements. Oversee field monitoring, coordinate co...

4 days ago

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

$73K - $105K *

Manage field-based environmental compliance for construction projects. Lead inspections, drive quality assurance, communicate requirements, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to regulations and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $146K *

Empower a dynamic geotechnical engineering team driving project success through innovative analyses, construction oversight, and technical report development while fostering client relationships and p...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform civil engineering designs into innovative solutions, overseeing projects from inception to completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain effective...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive the management of complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and issue resolution. Collaborate across departments, mentor engineers, and develop project budgets t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of water/wastewater projects by managing cross-functional teams, resolving complexities, and driving strategic project outcomes, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline while mentor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $181K *

Transform projects by managing design and execution phases, ensuring quality and compliance in waterworks construction. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver exceptional engineering solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative coastal resilience projects, managing technical designs, mentoring junior staff, and navigating regulatory approvals while driving quality and client satisfactio...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in innovative coastal resilience projects, mentoring teams and guiding clients through complex technical challenges while ensuring impactful environmental solutions crafted with strate...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $114K *

Join a team that drives innovative solutions in transportation engineering. Support critical projects with your expertise in traffic management planning and AutoCAD, while enhancing safety and collabo...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative water treatment solutions by leveraging advanced engineering techniques and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle complex engineering challenges across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our Land Development team, leveraging 7+ years of civil design expertise to lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with cl...

3 days ago

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

$91K - $164K *

Lead the charge in analyzing and designing marine terminal infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, safety-focused solutions that facilitate the energy tra...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$79K - $118K *

Empower communities as you lead impactful water/wastewater design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions, ensuring compliance and addressing client needs while mentori...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $118K *

Join our dynamic team to lead civil utility projects, focusing on water and wastewater systems. Utilize your expertise to design innovative solutions and mentor junior engineers while collaborating wi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K *

Oversee public work projects from design to construction, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with city officials and manage consultants while preparing technical documents and cost esti...

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

$130K - $180K *

Join a transformative infrastructure initiative to support sustainability efforts, ensuring compliance and coordination with project teams. Contribute to delivering excellence in the construction of a...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Deliver technical excellence in geotechnical engineering for tailings dam projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices while leading project execution and mentoring junio...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 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.