Remote Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Remote Water/Wastewater Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in municipal consulting, environmental services, and infrastructure planning at fully distributed firms and remote-first engineering teams, from early-career roles to senior project engineers. Employers hiring remotely right now include Consor, Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, and Kroff. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerConsor
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring11

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Texas Water Wastewater Business Development Leader
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Texas Water Wastewater Business Development Leader
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Georgetown, Texas
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
$200k - $250k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
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Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
Consor
Los Angeles, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
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Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
Consor
Los Angeles, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$160k - $195k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
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Senior Water & Wastewater Project Engineer
Consor
San Diego, California
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$160k - $195k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Water Wastewater Project Engineer / Hydrogeologist
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Water Wastewater Project Engineer / Hydrogeologist
Summit Engineering, Inc.
Santa Rosa, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$95k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Remote Water/Wastewater Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Consor9 open roles
Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering3 open roles
Kroff2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote Water/Wastewater engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Experience designing or operating water or wastewater treatment facilities
  • Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software such as WaterGEMS, InfoSWMM, or BioWin
  • Familiarity with NPDES permit requirements and state drinking water regulations
  • Experience with SCADA systems, process controls, or plant operations monitoring

Tips for Your Remote Water/Wastewater Engineer Job Search

Show your async communication skills upfront

Remote water/wastewater engineering teams coordinate across clients and project stakeholders without face-to-face check-ins. Include examples in your application materials of written technical summaries, remote project updates, or async coordination you've handled on past engineering work.

Highlight your hydraulic modeling software proficiency

Remote employers can't watch you work, so they screen hard on specific tools. Name the hydraulic and water quality modeling software you use, your CAD platforms, and any cloud-based project management tools you've used to collaborate with distributed teams on design or analysis work.

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote water/wastewater engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search the current roles, find the ones that match your experience and focus area, and apply directly before postings close.

Prepare for a remote technical interview format

Remote hiring processes for engineering roles often include a take-home modeling exercise or a screen-share design review instead of an in-person whiteboard session. Practice walking through your analysis and design decisions clearly over video, since remote teams hire for communication as much as technical output.

Remote Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote water/wastewater engineer job?

Target consulting firms and environmental engineering companies that run distributed project teams, since those employers are most likely to hire water/wastewater engineers remotely. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with async coordination across project stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling software, CAD tools used remotely, and digital project management strengthens your case considerably over candidates who list only site-based work.

Which companies hire remote water/wastewater engineers?

Employers currently hiring remote water/wastewater engineers include Consor, Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, and Kroff, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The roles tend to come from environmental and civil engineering consultancies, infrastructure planning firms, and water utility contractors that run distributed project teams across multiple regional clients.

Can you get a remote water/wastewater engineer job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person oversight. Your best path is targeting smaller environmental consulting firms or remote internship programs where you can show hydraulic modeling skills, completed coursework projects, or any independent technical work that demonstrates you can deliver without hands-on supervision.

Do you need a degree for remote water/wastewater engineer jobs?

Usually, yes. Most remote water/wastewater engineer roles expect at least a bachelor's in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, and many require or prefer a PE license. That said, employers weigh demonstrated technical skills, relevant software proficiency, and a portfolio of project work heavily alongside credentials, so practical experience with water system design or modeling can offset gaps.

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