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.
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.
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.
$90K - $120K *
Innovate coastal engineering solutions by leading project delivery, mentoring staff, and expanding services across diverse sectors while ensuring high standards in design, safety, and client relations...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Lead impactful coastal projects from planning to construction, ensuring innovative solutions and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering team development and strategic growth in coastal and navigatio...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the engineering landscape by delivering innovative designs and solutions. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance product integration and provide vital technical advice, ensuring project...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer - Forestry
$85K - $100K *
Advance your career by providing expert electrical engineering support in the forestry sector, leading projects and nurturing client relationships while collaborating with diverse technical teams acro...
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Sr. Project Manager / Water Resources
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by managing multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality delivery, adherence to budgets, and achieving client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle from proposal to executi...
1 week ago
Sr. Project Manager / Water Resources
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining project success by managing engineering projects end-to-end, ensuring quality delivery on time and budget while engaging with internal and external partners to navigate c...
1 week ago
$88K - $145K *
Grow your career by contributing to impactful municipal infrastructure projects. Join a dynamic Engineering Division where you'll collaborate on all stages of project lifecycles, enhancing technical s...
2 days ago
$110K - $192K *
Lead teams to design and analyze structural systems for complex projects, ensuring compliance and coordination across disciplines. Mentor junior staff while enhancing the firm's technical documentatio...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure through expert engineering solutions. You'll collaborate on diverse projects while delivering quality and compliance for municipal cl...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $174K *
Drive construction excellence as a Resident Engineer, managing multiple highway and bridge projects while building client relationships and leading teams across the Northeast region. Shape the future...
2 weeks ago
Director of Transportation Design Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead a dynamic team in transportation design engineering to innovate, implement, and deliver impactful infrastructure projects while ensuring quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lif...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $170K *
Lead the charge in geotechnical engineering, overseeing projects from analysis to execution. Drive business development and provide senior oversight while managing staff. Ensure client satisfaction in...
3 days ago
$85K - $110K *
Lead the charge in geotechnical engineering by executing complex projects, conducting expert analyses, and ensuring top-tier client service. Join a dynamic team while enhancing your engineering skills...
4 weeks ago
Associate Civil Engineer - Flood Control
$109K - $143K *
Unlock your potential by leading flood control engineering projects. Collaborate across divisions to design, analyze, and supervise the construction of vital infrastructure, ensuring compliance and in...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $95K *
Contribute to innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, focusing on site design and management. Engage in hands-on design, coordinate teams, and support projects from conception to cons...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Building Enclosure
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to engineering excellence across diverse sectors by leading field investigations, analyses, and project management for both new and existing projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure regul...
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$75K - $95K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Roadway Drainage team to design and implement innovative drainage solutions for diverse projects while collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies to ensur...
3 weeks ago
$71K - $118K *
Elevate engineering designs for geotechnical projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while developing innovative solutions for foundations, dewatering, and geo-environmental challenges. Collabo...
1 week ago
$71K - $118K *
Join our team to shape the future of geotechnical engineering by designing and reviewing innovative solutions for excavation, foundations, and geo-environmental projects. Contribute to technical docum...
1 week ago
Senior CAD Designer (Water/Wastewater/Utilities)
$75K - $111K *
Shape the future of water infrastructure design by leading complex CAD projects, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions th...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater/Utilities
$112K - $175K *
Champion project excellence in the water/wastewater/utilities sector by managing teams and client relationships, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and budget adherence while leading innovativ...
2 weeks ago
Water Infrastructure Funding and Regulatory Coordinator 6
$110K - $192K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering advanced consulting solutions. Leverage your expertise to analyze complex operations, facilitate client collaborations, and cultivate junior talent while dri...
1 week ago
Transportation Engineer 1 (2026 New Graduates!)
$60K - $100K *
Empower your career by developing large-scale transportation engineering projects that align with client and regulatory requirements, while enhancing your expertise through collaboration and technical...
1 week ago
Plumbing & Fire Protection Project Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Innovate within plumbing and fire protection engineering by leading design efforts, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project managers and clients to del...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional environmental solutions. As a key project manager, you will oversee complex challenges, ensuring timely, compliant outcomes that exceed client ex...
1 week ago
What qualifications do I need to become a Water Resources Engineer?
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?
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?
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.