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Water/Wastewater Engineers in New Jersey

Water and wastewater engineers design and manage systems for delivering clean drinking water, treating sewage, and controlling flooding. They work for government agencies, consulting firms, municipalities, and engineering companies, combining technical design work with field investigations and regulatory compliance to protect public health and the environment. In New Jersey the median pay is $104,660 a year, 4% above the national median of $100,840.

$104,660median pay in New Jersey, per year
$82,270–$134,270middle half earn
6,900employed in New Jersey
$100,840U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

3open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in New Jersey or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingSystems Analysis

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Building and ConstructionAdministration and Management

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O*NET-SOC 17-2051.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.