Senior Level Water Engineer Jobs

Senior level water engineer jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex project delivery, technical quality, and the junior engineers who carry the work forward. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, with 20% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Carollo Engineers, Lochmueller, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.

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Top stateFlorida
Top employerCarollo Engineers
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type80% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure
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Senior Project Engineer, Water Infrastructure
Ramboll
Utica, New York
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
Lochmueller Group
Merrillville, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
Lochmueller Group
Evansville, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
Lochmueller Group
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
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Senior Water Treatment Engineer
Lochmueller Group
Louisville, Kentucky
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Water Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Carollo Engineers19
  • Lochmueller10
  • Burns & McDonnell7
  • Ramboll4
  • Otak3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services70
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Manufacturing3
  • Energy1
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1

Senior Level Water Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level water engineer job?

Employers at this level want candidates who have owned projects end to end, not just contributed to them. Prioritize applications where you can speak to design decisions you made, regulatory approvals you led, and engineers you mentored. A professional engineer license strengthens your candidacy significantly, and demonstrated experience with water infrastructure planning, hydraulic modeling, or watershed management sets you apart from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level water engineers?

Companies hiring senior level water engineers right now include Carollo Engineers, Lochmueller, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from engineering consultancies, municipal utilities, and environmental services firms with active infrastructure programs.

Are there remote senior level water engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles still require some on-site presence for field assessments, client meetings, or regulatory inspections. About 20% of senior level water engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid schedules being more common than fully remote arrangements at this seniority level.

What makes a water engineer role senior level?

Senior level water engineer roles are defined by ownership and technical authority. You are expected to lead project scopes independently, make binding engineering decisions, interface directly with clients or regulators, and guide the work of less experienced engineers. The difference from mid-level is not just years of experience but accountability for outcomes, sign-off responsibility, and the expectation that you shape how projects are approached, not just executed.

Which industries hire the most senior level water engineers?

Senior Level water engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because aging water infrastructure, federal funding programs, and growing stormwater and wastewater compliance demands require experienced engineers who can manage complex, multi-year projects from planning through construction.