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.
$100K - $120K *
Join our dynamic team to lead challenging geotechnical projects, providing expert engineering solutions and ensuring quality standards across diverse sectors while mentoring junior staff and enhancing...
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$92K - $148K *
Take ownership of complex civil engineering functions, leading operations and projects to ensure seamless public infrastructure management and compliance with regulations while mentoring your engineer...
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Structural Engineer 2 (2026 New Graduates!)
$78K - $129K *
Contribute to structural analyses and designs for a variety of building materials. Engage with project teams to ensure compliance with regulations and assist in developing technical documentation and...
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Structural Engineer 2 (2026 New Graduates!)
$71K - $118K *
Support structural analysis and design efforts for basic to complex projects. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to technical documentation and...
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Senior Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering
$95K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive strategic business growth while enhancing community resilience through innovat...
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Senior Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering
$95K - $130K *
Lead the design and delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects, fostering innovation while mentoring junior professionals. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure infrastructure meets...
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Senior Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering
$95K - $130K *
Lead the design and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and mentor junior engineers while driving innovative...
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Senior Conveyance Engineer - Civil Engineering
$95K - $130K *
Transform communities by leading water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Drive planning, design, and delivery while mentoring talent and fostering client relationships to enhance sustainable sys...
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Environmental Site Investigation & Remediation Geologist/Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Deliver expert guidance in environmental site characterization and remediation, managing projects from scoping to execution while ensuring compliance with local regulations and client objectives in va...
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$70K - $95K *
Drive innovative highway design projects as a Transportation Engineer, collaborating on moderate to large endeavors while managing smaller projects. Foster client relationships, mentor junior staff, a...
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$70K - $95K *
Design innovative highway and roadway projects, collaborating within a dynamic team to manage diverse tasks. Oversee design work and project management, ensuring quality outcomes that meet industry st...
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Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)
$170K - $230K *
Unlock potential by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Leverage your expertise as you manage teams, enhance client relationships, and drive business development efforts from planning thr...
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Senior Civil Construction Engineer
$86K - $151K *
Lead design oversight during construction activities, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with experts, manage changes, and facilitate quality assurance for successful project deliver...
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Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)
$170K - $230K *
Lead the charge in municipal water/wastewater project delivery while managing multidisciplinary teams and enhancing client relationships. Your expertise will drive project success and nurture team gro...
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Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)
$170K - $230K *
Empower our team by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Bring your technical expertise and project management skills to oversee design, construction, and business development, while mento...
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Lead Process Engineer | Water & Wastewater
$90K - $120K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative water and wastewater treatment systems. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create solutions for municipal and private clients, while advancing your career in...
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Remediation Engineer or Geologist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's transforming the environmental landscape through innovative remediation and assessment projects. Drive business growth, manage high-impact teams, and deliver expert technical soluti...
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Remediation Engineer or Geologist
$80K - $95K *
Empower growth in environmental remediation practices by managing projects, leading teams, and driving business development efforts to address complex site assessments and remediation challenges...
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Remediation Engineer or Geologist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team of experts to manage complex environmental remediation projects, lead business development, and mentor junior staff while ensuring client satisfaction and project success in a fast-paced c...
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Senior Mechanical Process Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in the design of advanced water and wastewater treatment facilities, focusing on mechanical process design. Mentor junior engineers while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on...
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Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation
$87K - $115K *
Champion impactful civil engineering projects in aviation. Leverage your expertise in airside and landside designs while managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes...
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Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation
$87K - $115K *
Drive impactful airport-related civil engineering projects by managing designs for airside and landside infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project completion...
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Project Facilities Professional (RRO)
$80K - $100K *
Advance your career by diagnosing and restoring the built environment. Manage assessments and provide technical insights on complex projects across roofing and building systems while advising junior t...
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Land Development Civil Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Drive impactful land development projects by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance urban infrastructure, stormwater systems, and roadway networks, making lasting contributions to commu...
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Project Facilities Professional
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career as you diagnose and develop innovative restoration solutions for buildings and infrastructure. Manage complex assessments and provide expert recommendations, ensuring quality outco...
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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.