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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in environmental engineering by managing complex projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental solutions, managing complex projects, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across sectors to drive growth and ensure compliance with regulations whil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead environmental projects by providing technical expertise, managing budgets, and mentoring staff. Collaborate with teams across North America to drive project success and ensure compliance with reg...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of complex environmental projects, providing technical expertise and leadership in site assessments and remediation efforts while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction acros...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental solutions through project management, mentorship, and collaboration across sectors, ensuring quality and compliance while driving business growth...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver technical expertise in environmental projects, leading assessments and remediation efforts while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with teams across North America to drive business g...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading environmental projects, mentoring teams, and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate across sectors to enhance business growth while ensuring project quality and compl...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead impactful environmental projects, guiding teams and managing deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate across sectors to drive business growth and deliver innovative so...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Engineer, delivering innovative water treatment solutions while managing client relationships and ensuring project quality and efficiency across multi-disciplinary t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $111K *

Elevate your career by coordinating and engineering collection system projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and efficiency while ensuring compliance w...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions and strategies, collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver impactful results. This role offers opportunities for professio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $212K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions by managing complex projects, leading teams, and ensuring successful execution of capital improvement initiatives while optimizing performance and collaboration...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $115K *

Champion environmental compliance by reviewing engineering plans and permits, conducting inspections, and collaborating with agencies and stakeholders to ensure adherence to air pollution control regu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading business development and operational oversight in water and wastewater engineering. Manage diverse projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff to driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $196K *

Take ownership of diverse municipal projects in water and wastewater engineering. Lead business development and client management efforts while optimizing operational performance and mentoring staff i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $196K *

Drive growth in water and wastewater engineering by leading business development, managing client relationships, and overseeing operational performance in a hybrid role focused on Southern California...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $155K *

Elevate solid waste infrastructure projects from concept to operation, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure effective planning, design, and construction of facilities while providing ongoing...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion innovative electrical and instrumentation designs for complex water projects, leading cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adheren...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of water technologies by leading complex EI&C projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring quality and safety in electrical and instrumentation designs while collaborating w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead cross-functional engineering teams to design and implement complex electrical and instrumentation systems for water technologies, ensuring project success through collaboration, mentorship, and a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing complex low voltage industrial control systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for water treatment projects while mentoring juni...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by leading cross-functional teams in designing complex electrical and instrumentation systems for water technologies. Mentor junior engineers while ensuring project success throu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by managing critical environmental projects, leading teams, and engaging with clients. You'll develop your project and staff management skills while working on a variety of i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing multi-discipline engineering teams on large-scale water and wastewater projects, ensuring successful integration from pre-construction through commissioning while aligning...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a skilled electrical engineering team. Drive project success through mentorship, resource allocation, and collaboration, ensuring exceptional result...

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

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.