Senior Level Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs

Senior level water/wastewater engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, project outcomes, and the junior staff who deliver them. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with mostly on-site and hybrid settings, and employers like Brown and Caldwell, HDR, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.

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Top stateFlorida
Top employerBrown and Caldwell
Top cityTampa, FL
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Water and Wastewater Project and Client Manager
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Water and Wastewater Project and Client Manager
Kleinfelder
Worcester, Massachusetts
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Business Development
$116k - $197k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Water / Wastewater Project Manager
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Water / Wastewater Project Manager
Kleinfelder
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Massachusetts – Senior Project Manager / Client Service Leader – Water & Wastewater
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Massachusetts – Senior Project Manager / Client Service Leader – Water & Wastewater
WSP
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project Management
$169k - $323k/yr

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Water / Wastewater Project Manager
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Water / Wastewater Project Manager
HDR
Charleston, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Client Service Manager (Water/ Wastewater/ Infrastructure)
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Senior Client Service Manager (Water/ Wastewater/ Infrastructure)
Brown and Caldwell
San Diego, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$158k - $216k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Water/Wastewater Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Brown and Caldwell4 open roles
HDR2 open roles
Fishbeck2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services1
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services1

Senior Level Water/Wastewater Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level water/wastewater engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned complex projects from design through construction, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience with treatment system design, regulatory compliance, and client management sets strong candidates apart. A professional engineering license is often expected, and the ability to mentor junior staff and lead multidisciplinary teams makes a meaningful difference in competitive searches.

Which companies hire senior level water/wastewater engineers?

Companies hiring senior level water/wastewater engineers right now include Brown and Caldwell, HDR, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large environmental engineering consultancies, municipal utilities, and infrastructure-focused contractors that need experienced engineers to lead programs and client relationships.

Are there remote senior level water/wastewater engineer jobs?

Yes, though field and site responsibilities mean full remote roles are less common than in other disciplines. About 67% of senior level water/wastewater engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most typical at consulting firms where design and project management work can be done off-site between client visits and site inspections.

What makes a water/wastewater engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope. At this stage, engineers lead full project lifecycles, make binding technical decisions, and are accountable for client deliverables and regulatory outcomes rather than executing tasks assigned by others. They typically provide technical oversight to less experienced engineers, contribute to business development, and are expected to resolve complex design or compliance challenges independently.

Which industries hire the most senior level water/wastewater engineers?

Senior Level water/wastewater engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage aging infrastructure, face tightening environmental regulations, and require engineers with the depth to oversee capital programs and lead permit negotiations with regulatory agencies.