Mid Level Water Treatment Plant Operator Jobs

Mid level water treatment plant operator jobs go to operators ready to take full ownership of treatment processes, troubleshoot complex system issues independently, and guide less experienced colleagues through daily operations. Most openings are on-site positions across Consulting & Professional Services, Science & Research, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, SpaceX, and Ardurra hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKennedy/Jenks Consultants
Top cityDuarte, CA
Work type78% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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MMM Care Center Registered Nurse -Aibonito Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDT)
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MMM Care Center Registered Nurse -Aibonito Diagnostic and Treatment Center (CDT)
Elevance Health
Llano, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Nurse III - Evaluation Treatment Center Days and Nights
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Clinical Nurse III - Evaluation Treatment Center Days and Nights
City of Hope
Duarte, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Nurse III - Evaluation Treatment Center
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Clinical Nurse III - Evaluation Treatment Center
City of Hope
Duarte, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$63 - $92/hr
PALS Certification
10,000+

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Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager
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Water/Wastewater Treatment Project Manager
Freese and Nichols
Lubbock, Texas
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Sr. Process Engineer, Industrial Water Treatment (Starlink)
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Sr. Process Engineer, Industrial Water Treatment (Starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, Texas
Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Mid Level Water Treatment Plant Operator Job Market

Who's Hiring

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants6 open roles
SpaceX2 open roles
Ardurra2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Science & Research2
  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Insurance1

Mid Level Water Treatment Plant Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level water treatment plant operator job?

Position yourself by highlighting hands-on experience with treatment processes, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance reporting. Emphasize moments where you worked without close supervision, resolved operational problems on your own, and contributed to process improvements. Relevant state licensure at an intermediate grade and familiarity with SCADA systems or chemical dosing strengthens your application significantly at this stage.

Which companies hire mid level water treatment plant operators?

Companies hiring mid level water treatment plant operators right now include Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, SpaceX, and Ardurra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal water utilities, private water management firms, and industrial facilities with on-site treatment systems are the most active employers looking for operators who can work independently at this level.

Are there remote mid level water treatment plant operator jobs?

Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on field. About 89% of mid level water treatment plant operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve supervisory, compliance, or technical support functions rather than direct plant operations. The majority of positions require on-site presence for equipment monitoring and regulatory compliance.

How do I move up to a mid level water treatment plant operator role?

Moving into a mid level role comes from building deeper technical competence over your first few years: advancing your state operator license to a higher grade, taking on greater responsibility for process adjustments and equipment troubleshooting, and demonstrating measurable impact on plant efficiency or compliance outcomes. Operators who seek out cross-training on multiple treatment systems and document their contributions to process improvements tend to make the transition faster.

Which industries hire the most mid level water treatment plant operators?

Mid Level water treatment plant operator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Science & Research, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they operate large-scale treatment infrastructure that requires experienced operators capable of managing complex regulatory requirements and maintaining continuous system performance independently.