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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while coordinating teams and serving as the primary client contact...
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Senior Water Engineer, Land Development
$95K - $115K *
Join us to lead innovative water resource projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with design standards while optimizing processes for efficiency and effectiveness across diverse proj...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager-Water Resources
$130K - $160K *
Lead the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects, managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality, cost control, and timely e...
1 week ago
$89K - $137K *
Execute design and oversight of municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and effective project coordination for engineering initiatives while supporting a dynamic, collaborative te...
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$94K - $137K *
Unlock your potential as a Process Engineer, designing innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions while collaborating with diverse teams, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance w...
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$89K - $129K *
Take ownership of designing municipal and industrial water treatment systems. Collaborate with project teams, prepare engineering specifications, and ensure compliance on-site while leading complex en...
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$89K - $129K *
Elevate your career by designing innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions while ensuring the highest standards in project delivery and sustainability across diverse municipalities and indus...
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$89K - $129K *
Optimize water infrastructure projects by designing and managing treatment facilities, ensuring project compliance, and collaborating with teams. Leverage your experience to enhance municipal and indu...
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$89K - $129K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on the design and implementation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering...
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Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater
$114K - $190K *
Empower your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships. Drive project success from concept to construction while shaping the future...
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Intermediate Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)
$117K - $134K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative water resources solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to manage projects from proposal to completion, ensuring high-quality outcom...
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Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Treatment Services
$142K - $249K *
Elevate your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure project success from planning to execution whi...
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Senior Project Manager - Wastewater Treatment Services
$142K - $249K *
Transform your career by leading municipal water and wastewater projects. Drive project success through effective client communication, technical expertise, and team leadership while ensuring quality...
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Assistant Director of Water and Wastewater Utilities Department
$123K - $154K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing water and wastewater utilities through effective management, engineering, and operational oversight, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple divisi...
Today
Solid Waste Engineering - Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing solid waste projects from planning to construction, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions for div...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Hydrogeologist, leading diverse projects and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions while fostering a strong safety culture and s...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Bring your expertise to a dynamic team as a Senior Hydrogeologist, leading diverse projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality hydrogeological solutions while promoting safety and client enga...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Lead hydrogeology projects and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize your expertise to develop models, manage field programs, and ensure high-quality resul...
Today
Water Planning Engineer / Modeler
$90K - $120K *
Drive impactful water planning initiatives by leading hydraulic modeling and design projects. Collaborate with clients to enhance water/wastewater systems, ensuring efficient operations and sustainabl...
4 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$110K - $130K *
Join a team of experts managing multi-disciplinary projects that enhance infrastructure. Lead technical initiatives, mentor staff, and ensure project delivery with effective client communication and c...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineer IV: Wastewater Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead engineering design and project teams for wastewater treatment solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and mentoring staff while collaborating across regions to support municipal infrastruct...
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Civil Engineer IV: Wastewater Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead engineering design for wastewater projects, guiding teams through complex infrastructure challenges while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality solutions for municipal clients...
Reposted 1 week ago
Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in preconstruction activities for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution an...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in preconstruction activities for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management while ensuring compliance and fostering team collaboration for su...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Manager - Water & Wastewater
$95K - $115K *
Drive preconstruction excellence for large water projects, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project execution and deliver hig...
3 weeks ago
What does a Water/Wastewater Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.