Water Treatment & Wastewater Jobs — 16,200+ Openings Across the US, Canada & UK
WaterJobsIntel is the #1 water industry job board with 16,200+ water industry careers updated daily across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Browse water treatment operator jobs, wastewater treatment plant operator jobs, water resources engineer jobs, environmental engineer jobs, SCADA technician jobs, hydrogeologist jobs, water quality analyst jobs, stormwater engineer jobs, water distribution operator jobs, and water utility manager jobs from AECOM, Jacobs, Xylem, Veolia, Stantec, HDR, Brown and Caldwell, Black & Veatch, Arcadis, WSP, Tetra Tech, Carollo Engineers, Hazen and Sawyer, CDM Smith, Mott MacDonald, Severn Trent, Thames Water, American Water, Ecolab, and Pentair. Salary range $40K–$180K with median water operator salary of $58K and senior water engineer salary up to $145K. No signup required — apply free today.
Popular Water Industry Job Searches
Search high-demand water sector roles: water treatment plant operator jobs near me, wastewater operator Grade I, II, III, IV, and V certification jobs, entry-level water utility jobs, remote water engineering jobs, municipal water department jobs, federal water resources jobs, EPA water jobs, USGS hydrology jobs, water reclamation jobs, desalination plant jobs, industrial wastewater treatment jobs, data center water cooling engineer jobs, drinking water compliance jobs, watershed management jobs, water conservation specialist jobs, backflow prevention technician jobs, cross-connection control jobs, water main installation jobs, lift station operator jobs, and water meter technician jobs.
Water Industry Salary Information
Compare water industry salaries by role and state: water treatment operator salary averages $52,000/year ($25/hour), wastewater operator salary $54,000/year, water resources engineer salary $89,000/year, environmental engineer salary $96,000/year, SCADA technician salary $72,000/year, hydrologist salary $84,000/year, water utility manager salary $115,000/year, civil engineer (water) salary $87,000/year, water plant superintendent salary $98,000/year, and water quality manager salary $82,000/year. Use our water industry salary calculator and state-by-state salary comparison tool.
Featured Water Industry Job Openings
Below is a sample of currently available positions. View all 16,200+ water jobs for the full interactive experience with search, filters, salary data, and one-click applications.
- Water Treatment Operator – Municipal utility · Full-time · $45K–$75K/year · Grade II/III certification preferred
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – City Public Works · Full-time · $48K–$72K/year · Grade III/IV license
- Wastewater Engineer – AECOM · Full-time · $80K–$120K/year · PE preferred
- Environmental Engineer – Jacobs · Full-time · $75K–$115K/year · NEPA/CWA experience
- SCADA Technician – Xylem · Full-time · $55K–$85K/year · PLC programming, Wonderware
- Water Resources Engineer – Stantec · Full-time · $70K–$110K/year · HEC-RAS, modeling
- Water Quality Analyst – Veolia · Full-time · $50K–$80K/year · Lab certification
- Water Project Manager – HDR · Full-time · $90K–$140K/year · PMP, capital projects
- Hydrologist / Hydrogeologist – USGS · Full-time · $65K–$105K/year · GIS, MODFLOW
- Water Distribution Operator – American Water · Full-time · $42K–$68K/year · D2/D3 certification
- Stormwater Engineer – Brown and Caldwell · Full-time · $72K–$108K/year · MS4 permitting
- Civil Engineer – Water/Wastewater – Black & Veatch · Full-time · $78K–$118K/year · EIT/PE
- Water Utility GIS Analyst – Tetra Tech · Full-time · $58K–$88K/year · ArcGIS, asset management
- Data Center Water Cooling Engineer – Major hyperscaler · Full-time · $110K–$170K/year · cooling tower design
- Backflow Prevention Specialist – Water district · Full-time · $52K–$72K/year · ABPA/ASSE certification
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- Water Treatment Operator Jobs – Grade I, II, III, IV, V certification
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- Environmental Engineer Jobs – CWA, NEPA, RCRA compliance
- Water Resources Engineer Jobs – Hydraulic modeling, HEC-RAS, SWMM
- SCADA Technician Jobs – PLC, HMI, Wonderware, Ignition
- Water Quality Analyst Jobs – Lab analysis, EPA methods
- Hydrogeologist Jobs – Groundwater modeling, MODFLOW
- Stormwater Engineer Jobs – MS4, NPDES, green infrastructure
- Data Center Water Engineer Jobs – Cooling tower, hyperscale
- Water Utility GIS Analyst Jobs – ArcGIS, asset management
- Water Project Manager Jobs – PMP, capital improvement plans
- Water Utility Manager Jobs – Operations, finance, compliance
- Entry-Level & Graduate Water Jobs – Internships, trainee programs
Water Industry Certifications & Career Resources
Get certified and advance your water industry career: water operator certification by state, water treatment operator exam prep, how to become a water operator, water operator license reciprocity across all 50 US states, ABC certification, AWWA membership, WEF certification, NEIWPCC operator training, state-specific Grade I–V wastewater and water distribution operator licensing requirements, continuing education units (CEUs), and apprenticeship programs.
Top Water Industry Employers Hiring Now
Find open water industry positions from leading global engineering, consulting, and utility companies: Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, Stantec, HDR Inc, Brown and Caldwell, Black & Veatch, Xylem, Ecolab, Veolia North America, Suez Water, Pentair, American Water Works, Aqua America, Arcadis, WSP USA, Tetra Tech, Carollo Engineers, Hazen and Sawyer, CDM Smith, Kimley-Horn, Mott MacDonald, Burns & McDonnell, GHD, CH2M, Severn Trent (UK), Thames Water (UK), Anglian Water (UK), Yorkshire Water (UK), Scottish Water, Northumbrian Water, EPCOR (Canada), Metro Vancouver, City of Toronto Water, plus hundreds of municipal water districts, regional water authorities, and federal agencies including the EPA, USGS, USACE, and Bureau of Reclamation.
Why Water Industry Careers? Job Outlook & Demand
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong demand for water and wastewater treatment plant operators through 2032, driven by aging infrastructure replacement (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $55 billion to water systems), retiring workforce (50% of operators eligible to retire within 10 years), PFAS / "forever chemicals" remediation, lead service line replacement, climate adaptation, and data center water cooling demand. Water industry jobs offer recession-proof employment, public-sector pension benefits, hands-on technical work, clear certification-based career advancement, and median salaries that exceed many trades.
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WaterJobsIntel is the dedicated career platform for water industry careers — the only job board built exclusively for water and wastewater professionals. Browse water treatment jobs, wastewater treatment vacancies, water engineering jobs, hydrology jobs, environmental compliance jobs, and water utility management jobs from across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our water industry job listings are updated daily with positions ranging from entry-level operator trainee roles to senior chief plant operator and director-level positions, covering full-time, part-time, contract, apprenticeship, internship, and remote water industry careers. Every job listing is free to view and apply — no signup required, no paywalls, no hidden fees. We aggregate from 200+ municipal utilities, federal agencies, top engineering consulting firms, and private water companies to give you the most comprehensive view of the water industry job market available anywhere.
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