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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$75K - $95K *

Manage strategic water and wastewater projects, leveraging hydraulic modeling expertise to enhance system performance and support growth initiatives, while collaborating with senior staff in comprehen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower your engineering career by designing innovative electrical systems for transportation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions while ensuring compliance with ind...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for infrastructure and airport projects. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance and deliver quality designs, documentation...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Empower transportation infrastructure by designing and implementing electrical systems, such as traffic signals and highway lighting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative electrical systems for transportation infrastructures, focusing on traffic signals and highway lighting. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integrity, compliance, a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by delivering innovative solutions for infrastructure and airport projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance, conduct reviews...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Develop your career with a mid-level role designing electrical systems for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and technical excellence in the delive...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in electrical engineering, delivering innovative solutions for infrastructure and airport projects while ensuring compliance and collaboration across multidiscipli...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by designing cutting-edge electrical systems for traffic signals and highway lighting. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and quality...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving electrical engineering solutions for infrastructure and airport projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and ensure compliance throughout...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and implementation of electrical systems in infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effecti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and implementation of electrical systems for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare documentation, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance w...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you design and deliver cutting-edge electrical systems for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and innovative solutions in t...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in the development and implementation of electrical systems for infrastructure and airport projects. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to design, document, and ensure compliance with ind...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement electrical systems for transportation projects, including traffic signals and highway lighting, while ensuring compliance with regulations and collaborating with multidisciplinar...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to design and implement electrical systems for infrastructure and airport projects. Contribute technical expertise through all project stages while collaborating with multidisciplinary...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing electrical engineering solutions for infrastructure and airport projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver compliant designs and technical specifications througho...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower your engineering career by designing innovative electrical systems for transportation infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient traffic signal and highway l...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Shape and enhance electrical systems for transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on traffic signals and highway lighting. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards of design, compliance...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Design and implement cutting-edge electrical systems for transportation infrastructure, ensuring compliance and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams throughout project phases and contributing t...

Gatineau, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $90K *

Contribute to the design and execution of electrical systems for transportation projects, ensuring code compliance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases, from pl...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing cutting-edge electrical systems for transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance traffic signal and highway lighting systems a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's tackling complex water resource challenges for OCONUS projects, providing expert engineering leadership and technical guidance to support international initiatives and achieve susta...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions for complex international water resource projects. Oversee technical teams and provide guidance to partner nations, ensuring successful implementatio...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Inspire innovative solutions in complex water resource projects OCONUS. Take the lead in providing technical expertise, directing engineering services, and managing teams to ensure alignment with inte...

Yesterday

  •   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.