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How much do construction dewatering engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction dewatering engineer in the United States is $88,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a construction dewatering engineer?

A Construction Dewatering Engineer is a professional responsible for designing and managing systems that remove groundwater or surface water from construction sites. Their work ensures that excavations remain dry and stable, preventing delays and safety hazards during construction. They analyze site conditions, select appropriate dewatering methods, and oversee installation and operation of pumps and drainage systems. Effective dewatering is critical for the safety and success of many construction projects, especially those below the water table or in areas with high groundwater.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a construction dewatering engineer?

To thrive as a Construction Dewatering Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or environmental engineering, knowledge of hydrogeology, and experience with site-specific water management. Familiarity with dewatering pumps, monitoring equipment, groundwater modeling software, and relevant safety certifications (such as OSHA) is typically required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you adapt to changing site conditions and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for designing effective dewatering solutions that ensure site safety, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.

What are some common challenges faced by construction dewatering engineers on large-scale projects?

Construction Dewatering Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing unexpected groundwater conditions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and coordinating with multiple contractors to minimize project delays. They must frequently adapt dewatering systems to suit changing site conditions and weather, requiring strong problem-solving skills. Additionally, effective communication with geotechnical engineers, project managers, and regulatory agencies is essential to ensure safe and efficient dewatering operations throughout the project lifecycle.

What is the difference between Construction Dewatering Engineer vs Geotechnical Engineer?

AspectConstruction Dewatering EngineerGeotechnical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, certifications in dewatering or groundwater managementBachelor's or Master's in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, focusing on groundwater control and drainageLaboratories, site investigations, analyzing soil and rock properties
Industry UsageConstruction projects requiring groundwater managementGeotechnical assessments, foundation design, soil stability analysis

While both roles require civil engineering knowledge and related certifications, the Construction Dewatering Engineer specializes in groundwater control during construction, whereas the Geotechnical Engineer focuses on soil and rock analysis for foundation stability. Their work environments and project focuses differ, but both are essential in construction and geotechnical industries.

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Infographic showing various Construction Dewatering Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,563 per year, or $42.6 per hour.

Construction Area Manager - Dewatering

Rockaway, NJ • On-site

Keller North America, Inc.
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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$120K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

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Job description


Keller North America, Inc. is a leading drilled foundation, earth retention, and geotechnical specialty contractor with offices located throughout the United States. Keller routinely develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to challenging geotechnical problems for its customers. As the leader in the geotechnical construction industry, we are always looking to expand our team and find personnel willing to grow within our company.

We are looking for a Dewatering Area Manager based in the Southeastern United States.


This newly created role will be responsible for area success including the achievement of operational, project and, financial goals.

Business Development and Proposal Preparations

  • Leads the area construction dewatering team in accordance with the strategy in the Branch Business Plan.
  • Obtains accurate market knowledge to develop the dewatering services in the region.
  • Develops relationships with customer decision maker(s).
  • Oversees the dewatering projects and operations in the region.
  • Supports, controls and evaluates the business development actions of those in the area.

People Management

  • Provides guidance, direction, coaching, and support to direct reports to maximize individual and overall department performance.
  • Supports managers within area of responsibility and provides guidance, direction, etc. to their direct reports.
  • Addresses employee concerns and complaints appropriately.
  • Takes appropriate action to develop direct reports including-but not limited to-preparing and monitoring career development plans, promotions, demotions, lateral moves, corrective action, and progressive discipline. Ensuring that direct reports also take appropriate action with their employees.

Safety and Quality Assurance

  • Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
  • In the event of a safety incident, works in a partnership with Safety Personnel to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
  • Ensures that work is performed per the contract quality requirements.
  • Logs all quality non-conformance issues and notifies management for resolution.
  • Exercises stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues.

Risk Management

  • Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
  • Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risk to the company.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, geology or other related field preferred
  • Experience in the construction dewatering industry
  • 10+ years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred 
  • Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

 

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

  • 401(k) + matching 
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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