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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring effective coordination across departments, budget adherence, and strategic decision-making while mentoring engineers and prepari...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and management of complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while mentoring engineers and resolving operational issues across departments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading technical design and team development. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes while managing resources and fosteri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform water and wastewater engineering through technical leadership and team development. Oversee project delivery while mentoring early-career engineers, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effect...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and coordinate water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management of scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead and manage water/wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective team coordination, budget management, and clear communication. Drive project performance f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project performance from planning to execution while fostering relationships and ment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Lead the charge in managing water and wastewater projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Drive project success from planning to construction while maintaining budget and schedu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing client relationships, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Drive project success from planning to construction while ensuring q...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's advancing industrial water solutions by managing complex wastewater projects, leading teams, and fostering client relationships to deliver high-quality, sustainable outcomes while m...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Play a key role in advancing industrial water solutions by designing and managing complex wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and building strong client relationships to foster growt...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Transform industrial water systems by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. Play a key role in expanding our practice while ensuring innovative and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Pioneer innovative industrial water projects, managing diverse teams to enhance client relationships and drive practice growth while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $200K *

Drive impactful industrial water projects, manage client relationships, and lead teams to deliver innovative solutions while advancing our industrial water practice and ensuring compliance with regula...

Reposted yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $135K *

Manage and mentor a dynamic Water Resources team, overseeing project delivery and ensuring quality control while leveraging engineering expertise to develop innovative drainage solutions for transport...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $120K *

Shape the future of water quality management by leading complex Clean Water Act projects, collaborating with diverse clients, and mentoring junior staff while addressing critical environmental challen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $185K *

Transform your career by overseeing field operations and ensuring project success through effective supervision, safety compliance, and relationship building with subcontractors and suppliers in a dyn...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing wastewater engineering by providing expert guidance on complex projects, mentoring teams, and optimizing treatment designs to enhance community infrastructure and engineer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate wastewater engineering by providing senior technical guidance on complex projects, mentoring teams, and optimizing treatment designs across multiple offices. Drive innovation and improve engin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing wastewater engineering through technical guidance, mentoring, and innovative solutions across diverse projects and teams, enhancing community infrastructure a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive technical excellence in wastewater engineering by providing senior guidance, mentoring teams, and optimizing treatment solutions across multiple projects and locations. Elevate standards and pra...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform water resource projects by leading design, analysis, and documentation efforts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring junior staff and man...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive the planning, design, and execution of municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while enhancing your technical and projec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.