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 *

Elevate your career by joining our team to drive innovative civil engineering projects. Collaborate on diverse site development initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in design while contribu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Support multi-discipline design projects by performing site evaluations, stormwater management, and engineering reporting, while coordinating with regulatory standards and local ordinances to facilita...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading project teams in civil engineering, managing budgets, schedules, and client interactions while ensuring quality control and mentoring staff in a dynamic waste management...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects by conducting assessments, sampling, and remediation. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality reports. Travel may be required up...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K *

Manage complex engineering projects for water treatment facilities, providing leadership and oversight. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards, budgets, and schedules while driving...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive sustainable water infrastructure projects by designing and managing decentralized treatment systems. Collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and deliver innovative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join us to develop innovative drainage solutions for a major transportation project. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality designs, analyses, and technical documentation wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that drives excellence in heavy construction by managing onsite safety, coordination, and quality control while mentoring peers and overseeing project execution in water and wastewater sec...

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

$145K - $180K *

Drive impactful hydrogeology projects across North America, leveraging your expertise in groundwater hydrology, contaminant modeling, and field investigations to support mining and environmental initi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $111K *

Join us to perform vital environmental engineering tasks, supporting stormwater management, solid waste facilities, and compliance inspections. Collaborate with teams to enhance water quality and ensu...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing municipal water and wastewater projects, ensuring client satisfaction and team collaboration from planning through execution. Drive project success with technical expertise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Advance water infrastructure by designing innovative treatment systems, leading project documentation, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients and manage resources to deliver high-quality pr...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to manage project coordination, procurement, and quality assurance in construction. Leverage your expertise to ensure safety and efficiency while supporting subcontractors and docu...

1 week ago

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

$172K - $210K *

Champion environmental compliance as you lead a skilled team in overseeing source control programs, ensuring adherence to regulations, and enhancing water quality initiatives. Drive impactful change w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your construction engineering expertise to design innovative temporary support structures and collaborate with clients across diverse projects throughout North Americ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative temporary structures and support systems for diverse construction projects across North America, ensuring safety and efficiency in engineering solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing innovative temporary structures and solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle diverse construction challenges across North America, enhancing safety and eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Engineer innovative construction solutions by designing temporary support structures and systems. Collaborate with teams on diverse projects across North America, ensuring safety and efficiency in con...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Transform construction engineering by designing innovative temporary support structures and collaborating with teams on diverse projects across North America, ensuring safety and efficiency in constru...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction engineering through innovative design and collaboration on temporary works projects across North America. Contribute your expertise in structural...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $133K *

Help us lead impactful civil engineering projects by driving planning, design, and permitting efforts while mentoring a dynamic team. Collaboration is key as you work across various sectors to deliver...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate civil infrastructure solutions that enhance community living. Collaborate with diverse teams on public and private projects, ensuring quality design and execution from concept to construction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing impactful civil infrastructure that enhances communities. Collaborate with diverse teams on public and private projects, ensuring quality deliverables from concept to con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by managing complex highway projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver innovative designs and collaborate across disciplines in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation engineering by leading design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality and efficiency in roadway and bridge projects while mentorin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.