Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Water/Wastewater Engineer jobs are open across municipal utilities, consulting firms, and industrial facilities, from entry-level EIT to senior and principal roles, with specializations in treatment plant design, collection systems, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles417+
Top stateTexas
Top employerConsor
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Engineer III/IV - Water and Wastewater Vertical Design
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Engineer III/IV - Water and Wastewater Vertical Design
Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$132k - $167k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Intern, Water / Wastewater
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Intern, Water / Wastewater
Egis Group
Dallas, Texas
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
10,000+

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Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Engineering
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Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Engineering
A. MORTON THOMAS & ASSOCIATES
Towson, Maryland
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Engineering
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Project Manager, Water / Wastewater Engineering
A. MORTON THOMAS & ASSOCIATES
Rockville, Maryland
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Assistant Director, Austin Water Operations (Wastewater)
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Assistant Director, Austin Water Operations (Wastewater)
City of Austin
Austin, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$218k - $228k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Water/Wastewater Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Consor38
  • Brown and Caldwell21
  • Arcadis20
  • McCarthy Building18
  • Thomas & Hutton12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services32
  • Manufacturing3
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Government & Public Sector2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Water/Wastewater Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to PE licensure status

Many water/wastewater engineer postings split requirements by PE licensure, so make your EIT status or PE license immediately visible at the top of your resume. Hiring managers screen for it before reading further.

Highlight specific treatment technologies you've used

Employers want to know whether you've worked with activated sludge, membrane bioreactors, or UV disinfection, not just 'wastewater treatment.' Name the processes and the plant capacities you've operated or designed against.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists water/wastewater engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by regulatory environment

A role in a state with strict nutrient limits or combined sewer overflow consent orders requires different experience than one with looser discharge permits. Read the posting carefully and match your permit compliance and regulatory work to what the employer actually faces.

Prepare technical examples from SCADA and modeling tools

Interviewers for water/wastewater roles frequently ask how you've used hydraulic modeling software like WaterGEMS, InfoSWMM, or BioWin. Have two or three concrete project examples ready that show inputs, what you found, and what changed as a result.

Negotiate relocation terms before accepting field roles

Many treatment plant and infrastructure positions require on-site work in areas with higher cost of living or limited housing. Confirm whether the offer includes a relocation stipend, temporary housing, or remote work flexibility during design phases before you sign.

Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most water/wastewater engineers?

The companies hiring the most water/wastewater engineers right now include Consor, Brown and Caldwell, and Arcadis, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal utilities and large environmental consulting firms consistently account for the greatest volume of open roles.

How many water/wastewater engineer jobs are remote?

About 77% of water/wastewater engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. Design-focused and project management positions at consulting firms are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while operations, construction management, and plant engineering roles are almost always on-site.

How do you become a water/wastewater engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. After graduating, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT credential, then accumulate supervised work experience in water or wastewater systems. Once you meet your state's experience requirement, pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to become a licensed PE, which most senior roles require.

How do you get hired as a water/wastewater engineer with little experience?

Focus on roles posted as EIT positions or entry-level project engineer openings at environmental consulting firms, which are more likely to train new graduates than municipal utilities. Highlight relevant coursework in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water quality, and emphasize any internship, co-op, or senior capstone project involving treatment processes or infrastructure design. Passing the FE exam before you apply demonstrates technical readiness and separates you from candidates who haven't started licensure.

What does the water/wastewater engineer interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your engineering background and licensure status. A technical interview follows, where you can expect questions about treatment processes, hydraulic calculations, regulatory compliance, and design software you've used. Consulting firms often include a project presentation round where you walk through a past design or analysis. Final interviews at municipalities may involve a panel that includes operations staff alongside engineering leadership.

Where can I find and apply to water/wastewater engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to water/wastewater engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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