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.
Project Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
$85K - $102K *
Shape and lead dynamic traffic engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, support staff development, and drive client engagement within...
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Project Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
$96K - $140K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse traffic and transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery while collaborating with teams and clients to optimize innovative solutions and drive successful o...
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Project Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse traffic and transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while optimizing client relationships and mentoring junior staff for successf...
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Project Traffic Engineer / Project Manager
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse traffic and transportation projects. Collaborate with teams on planning, design, and implementation while ensuring progress on multiple initiatives within budge...
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Senior Civil Engineer - Transit Design Lead
$110K - $130K *
Drive civil engineering excellence for large-scale transit projects, overseeing design from concept through detail. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and collaboration across sectors for...
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$68K - $112K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement solutions for critical water and wastewater systems. Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on professional growth while ensuring compliance with...
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$93K - $124K *
Join a team that's pivotal in delivering civil construction projects, overseeing field engineering and quality control to ensure efficiency and compliance through effective collaboration with stakehol...
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$73K - $99K *
Shape the future of civil engineering by leading pipeline projects and conducting geotechnical analysis. Engage in fieldwork, contribute to design efforts, and collaborate with professionals while tra...
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Senior Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Permitting and Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Lead national-scale water and wastewater compliance projects, managing permitting strategies, regulatory oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentor teams and drive innovation in environment...
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Industrial Water/Wastewater Project Manager
$138K - $241K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in industrial water and wastewater projects. As a leader, you'll manage project scope, schedule, and budget, while mentoring staff and forging strong client relat...
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Civil Professional Engineer - Site Development
$80K - $95K *
Drive your career forward as a civil engineer specializing in site development, leading design initiatives and client projects while managing a dynamic team and fostering community relations in a coll...
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Civil Professional Engineer - Site Development
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative site development projects, managing talented teams, and fostering strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with local ordinances and design standard...
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Civil Professional Engineer - Site Development
$85K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects in site development, managing design initiatives and client relationships while fostering community involvement and technical excellence across d...
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Senior Project Engineer - Energy & Resources
$104K - $156K *
Champion multifaceted mining projects across Western Canada, overseeing scope, budgets, and teams. Provide technical expertise while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers to en...
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Senior Hydrogeologist (Seller-Doer) - California (Remote/Hybrid)
$130K - $180K *
Champion environmental investigation and remediation efforts by leading business development, project management, and technical expertise. Leverage your hydrogeology knowledge to drive growth and fost...
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Senior Environmental Engineer I
$105K - $150K *
Champion impactful environmental solutions through project management and technical leadership in investigations and remediation, while fostering technical growth of staff to meet diverse client needs...
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Senior Environmental Engineer I
$105K - $150K *
Shape the future of environmental solutions by leading complex projects, guiding teams, and driving client relationships to achieve impactful remediation outcomes and foster growth within the organiza...
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Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic Coastal Engineering team to lead complex projects, enhance coastal resilience, and drive innovative solutions in coastal management and engineering, ensuring sustainable practices and c...
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Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Lead a team in dynamic coastal engineering projects, driving innovative solutions for natural hazards, resilience planning, and ecological enhancement, while managing complex timelines and budgets acr...
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Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Lead impactful coastal engineering projects by utilizing expertise in hazard management, design, and resilience strategies. Drive growth in coastal services through effective project management and te...
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Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team leading innovative coastal engineering solutions, managing diverse projects while enhancing coastal resilience and environmental restoration efforts across regions...
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Coastal Engineering Project Lead/Senior Coastal Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Join us to lead coastal engineering projects by leveraging your expertise in risk management, hydrodynamics, and environmental restoration. Drive innovation in resilient design and collaborative coast...
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Senior Civil Engineer - Transit Design Lead
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's transforming the future of transportation through innovative civil design. As a key leader, you will guide complex transit infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplin...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Civil Engineer - Transit Design Lead
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering large-scale transit infrastructure projects. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure design excellence and project success while mentoring junior engineers a...
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Senior Civil Engineer - Transit Design Lead
$110K - $130K *
Lead civil design for large-scale transit and transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior staff to ensure high-quality outcomes across Ontario and North Am...
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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.