Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Water and wastewater engineers design, improve, and manage the systems that deliver clean water and safely treat wastewater. Their work supports public health, environmental protection, and the reliable operation of communities and industries. Explore vetted Water/Wastewater Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Water/Wastewater Engineers Do

Depending on their role and area of expertise, these engineers may plan water treatment and wastewater facilities, evaluate collection and distribution networks, develop infrastructure upgrades, and oversee construction or commissioning. They may also assess system performance, recommend solutions for aging assets, prepare technical reports, and coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, along with experience in water or wastewater projects. Useful qualifications can include knowledge of treatment processes, hydraulics, process design, regulatory requirements, and engineering software such as CAD or modeling tools. Project management, communication, and problem-solving skills are also valuable. Professional Engineer licensure may be preferred or required for roles involving design approval or responsible charge.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Water and wastewater engineers work for consulting firms, utilities, government agencies, construction companies, and industrial organizations. Career paths may lead to senior engineering, project management, technical leadership, operations, or engineering management positions. Specializations can include treatment plant design, water resources, conveyance systems, industrial wastewater, and infrastructure resilience.

Find Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted engineering opportunities and identify roles aligned with your experience, specialty, and career goals. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore their next opportunity in water and wastewater engineering.

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$95K - $115K *

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Water/Wastewater Engineer do?question toggle

    A Water/Wastewater Engineer plans, designs, evaluates, or manages systems and facilities for drinking water supply, wastewater collection, and treatment. Responsibilities vary by employer and may include technical design, project coordination, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure upgrades.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Water/Wastewater Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many positions ask for a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering and relevant project experience. Employers may also value treatment-process knowledge, engineering software skills, strong communication, and a Professional Engineer license, depending on the role.

  • Where do Water/Wastewater Engineers work?question toggle

    They work at engineering consulting firms, water and wastewater utilities, government agencies, construction companies, and industrial organizations.

  • What career paths are available in water and wastewater engineering?question toggle

    Professionals may advance into senior engineering, project management, technical leadership, operations, or engineering management. Other paths include specializing in treatment facilities, water resources, conveyance, industrial wastewater, or infrastructure resilience.

  • Can I find Water/Wastewater Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for experienced candidates in water and wastewater engineering. Availability and compensation vary by position and location.