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Job outlook for wastewater project engineers in the United States
Are wastewater project engineer jobs in demand?
Wastewater project engineer job and salary trends over time
Wastewater project engineer jobs over time
Wastewater project engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 38 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 40 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 40 | 0.00% |
Average wastewater project engineer salary over time
Wastewater project engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,181 | $36.63 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $73,485 | $35.33 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $72,460 | $34.84 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $71,782 | $34.51 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $70,202 | $33.75 | +0.4% |
Wastewater project engineer jobs by state
Most common states for wastewater project engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 198 | 29% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,147 | 21% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 261 | 19% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 142 | 19% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 351 | 18% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 902 | 16% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,610 | 15% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 458 | 15% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 402 | 14% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 301 | 14% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 235 | 14% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,569 | 13% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 844 | 13% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 813 | 13% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 168 | 13% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 109 | 13% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,168 | 12% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 809 | 12% |
| 19 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 548 | 11% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 316 | 11% |
Most common cities for wastewater project engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | 1 | 3% | $88,278 |
| 2 | Richmond | 2 | 1% | $81,527 |
| 3 | Waukesha | 1 | 1% | $68,142 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $78,685 |
| 5 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $81,761 |
| 6 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $94,842 |
Wastewater Project Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of wastewater project engineer experts
The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Alabama at Huntsville
Weber State University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Wastewater Project Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Bijan Shapoorian: Construction Management as a profession involves performance of several different tasks such as Cost Estimating, Planning and Scheduling, Supervision and Inspections to name a few. Some tasks such as cost estimating and planning and scheduling can be conducted remotely while some tasks such as supervision and inspection remain face to face. Recent pandemic along with the increased usage of technological tools have influenced the method of conduct for many professions and businesses. However, construction management will not be going through a transition as fast as some other profession such as Engineering and Architectural services. This is due to the nature of this profession.
What general advice would you give to a Wastewater Project Engineer?
Bijan Shapoorian: In most Construction Management programs, Internship courses prepares the students for the job market and the industry. Those CM students who have obtained a degree in CM but lack work experience are recommended to search for internship opportunities if finding employment becomes a challenge. Students are advised to be flexible and willing to relocate to geographical areas with higher demand for this profession.
What Wastewater Project Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Bijan Shapoorian: Staying up to date with the new software and available technology remains as one of the major challenges in this industry. Most software offer online tutorials.
Michael Anderson
Department chairUniversity of Alabama at Huntsville
Department of civil and environmental engineering
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Wastewater Project Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Michael Anderson: The biggest trend is employers want motivated employees. Given the pandemic and the inability to work in typical office settings, employers need employees that have the self-motivation to work remotely.
What will help Wastewater Project Engineers increase their earning potential?
Dr. A. Tye Gardner Ph.D.: Getting a master's degree goes a long way to making candidates stand out and improving earnings. My recommendation is to tailor your MS degree to the specific field you're interested in working in, because employers really want to see candidates that are passionate about the field, and very few people survive a graduate degree without at least a little passion. Available salary data indicates that if you choose an affordable program (let's just say Weber State University), it takes only a few years to pay off the added cost, increases starting salaries, and dramatically improves long-term earning potential. Moreover, you can find electrical engineers with MBAs at C-level positions all over the country. It turns out being an EE makes you a good candidate for business leadership.