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.
Senior Water Resources Engineer Group Leader
$135K - $198K *
Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver innovative flood control and drainage solutions. Manage large-scale projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with clients and stakeh...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineer III - Sustainability
$121K - $126K *
Lead the charge in sustainability initiatives by providing engineering and project coordination support for capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with bond requirements and advancing energ...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Manager - Drainage and Stormwater
$143K - $213K *
Lead the charge in managing drainage and stormwater projects, ensuring compliance and innovative solutions while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client ob...
4 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Drive stormwater design excellence in the Oregon/Idaho region, blending technical leadership, mentorship, and business development to enhance transportation projects while ensuring compliance and fost...
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$150K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team where you'll lead stormwater design for transportation and community projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship while fostering business development opportunities acros...
Reposted yesterday
$150K - $190K *
Grow your career as a stormwater design leader, driving compliance, mentoring a team, and supporting diverse infrastructure projects in the Oregon/Idaho region while enhancing business development opp...
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Water Resources Project Engineer II
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovative water resources engineering, managing diverse infrastructure projects. Leverage your expertise in stormwater management and green infrastructure while collab...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Mechanical Engineer - WWTP
$100K - $120K *
Lead and manage wastewater treatment projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and specifications while fostering effective communication with stakeholders and overs...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Support diverse environmental projects by coordinating investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing your project management skills and te...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $105K *
Elevate your career as a Project Engineer, overseeing construction layouts, surveying, and quality control. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success while enhancing your skills in a dynamic en...
4 days ago
Senior Civil Project Engineer- Water/Wastewater
$102K - $130K *
Deliver innovative engineering solutions for complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with project managers and clients to drive pro...
1 month ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by supporting critical water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient construction, manage documentation, and uphold quality standards while driving proj...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's pioneering advanced hydrologic modeling and forecasting. You'll lead the design and implementation of decision-support tools, collaborate with experts, and enhance operational workf...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager, Municipal Engineering
$92K - $121K *
Lead multidisciplinary municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing community resilience and growth. Manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, and drive business development initiatives w...
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Senior Piping Designer (Water/Wastewater Treatment)
$95K - $115K *
Innovate in leading BIM/VDC strategies for water/wastewater projects. Drive design excellence, mentor teams, and integrate cutting-edge technologies while ensuring high-quality model coordination and...
1 week ago
Assistant Director-Engineering & Compliance-Water
$127K *
Oversee and manage the Engineering division, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in water treatment and resource recovery. Lead projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and suppor...
Reposted 2 days ago
Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer
$160K - $208K *
Lead the charge in evaluating and designing hydraulic structures, mentoring engineers, and overseeing dam projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and project...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Industrial Water
$108K - $130K *
Manage complex water treatment projects, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to drive project success from initiation to...
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Senior Project Manager - Industrial Water
$110K - $130K *
Drive the success of complex water treatment projects by leading a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule while effectively communicating with stakeholders throug...
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Senior Project Manager - Industrial Water
$100K - $120K *
Lead complex water treatment projects by guiding a skilled team, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while effectively communicating with stakeholders and managing e...
2 days ago
Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater
$125K - $150K *
Lead preconstruction efforts for major water/wastewater projects, collaborating with teams to develop strategies, manage budgets, and ensure successful project execution while fostering strong client...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater
$125K - $150K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role leading preconstruction phases on major water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize strategies, manage operations, and foster client...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater
$125K - $150K *
Lead preconstruction efforts for major water/wastewater projects, driving strategy and collaboration across teams. Leverage technical expertise to optimize project delivery and foster strong client re...
3 weeks ago
Preconstruction Director-Water/Wastewater
$125K - $150K *
Transform the future of water treatment by leading preconstruction phases on major collaborative delivery projects. Leverage your expertise to optimize planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaborati...
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.