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How much do manager desalination jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager desalination in the United States is $61,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a manager desalination?

A Manager Desalination is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations, maintenance, and efficiency of desalination plants, which convert seawater or brackish water into fresh water. They manage teams of engineers and technicians, ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and work to optimize plant performance. Their role also includes budgeting, reporting, and sometimes coordinating with governmental agencies or stakeholders. This position is critical in regions where freshwater resources are scarce and demand for drinking water is high.

What are the biggest challenges a manager desalination typically faces in overseeing plant operations?

A Manager Desalination often encounters challenges such as managing the reliability and efficiency of complex desalination systems, ensuring strict compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and optimizing operational costs. Additionally, they must address issues related to equipment maintenance, water quality monitoring, and responding promptly to unexpected operational disruptions. Collaboration with engineering teams, regulatory agencies, and local communities is essential to maintain smooth operations and support sustainable water production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager desalination, and why are they important?

To excel as a Manager Desalination, you need a solid background in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering and several years of experience in water treatment or desalination operations. Familiarity with SCADA systems, desalination plant equipment, and certifications such as PMP or water treatment licenses are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders effectively. These competencies ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the reliable delivery of potable water in complex plant environments.

What is the difference between Manager Desalination vs Desalination Plant Supervisor?

AspectManager DesalinationDesalination Plant Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; often requires management experienceTechnical diploma or associate degree; relevant technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple plants or operations; strategic planningDirectly supervises daily plant operations and staff
ResponsibilitiesManaging teams, budgets, compliance, and long-term planningMonitoring plant performance, troubleshooting, and staff supervision

The Manager Desalination typically holds a higher-level role focused on strategic management and oversight, while the Desalination Plant Supervisor handles daily operational tasks and staff supervision. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager's scope is broader, often involving planning and coordination across multiple sites.

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Infographic showing various Manager Desalination job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,351 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Process Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Kiewit

Lenexa, KS • On-site

$89 - $98/hr

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Process Engineer - Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Location: Lenexa, KS, US Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition ID:181752

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer to be a part of our growing Engineering team that is developing industrial and water infrastructure solutions across North America. Looking for ideal candidates to grow the KIWE team by helping with the execution and evaluation of project designs. You will work independently on small projects, or as a part of a large multi-discipline team on larger projects, to develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools/programs/software with a focus on design documentation creation/layout.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural and architectural disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; industrial water; mining, minerals and metals; and process industries.

Location

This position is based in our Lenexa, KS or Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering design support for domestic and/or international EPC/EPCm/DB projects whose responsibilities include but not limited to engineering studies, environmental permitting, conceptual and detailed design, plant layouts for industrial water/wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment systems, desalination systems, biogas, bulk solids material handling, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility utilities, compressed air, steam, and gas systems, on projects ranging from moderate to large in size and complexity.
  • Develop and prepare water mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for system technologies including coagulation, flocculation, filtration, reverse osmosis (industrial and desalination), ion exchange, condensate polishing, wastewater treatment, chemical handling/storage/injection, sampling and analysis and other industrial systems including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
  • Develop and prepare design calculations and specifications for major engineered equipment associated with the above-stated technologies.
  • Develop and prepare design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
  • Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans, schedules, and budgets in coordination with project discipline leadership to ensure successful project completion.
  • Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, and fabricator(s) to address process-related issues or concerns.
  • Support department managers in achieving performance goals for the department.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • General knowledge of process/water treatment technologies as applicable in the Municipal, industrial water/wastewater and/or desalination industry
  • Proficient in chemistry, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and fluid mechanics
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Willingly accepts multiple assignments with demonstrated flexibility in changing workload and priorities
  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Proficient in basic computer programs utilizing spreadsheets, databases, word processing, e-mail and other computer operations within the Microsoft Office product suite
  • Knowledgeable in engineering software, specifically Mathcad, ASPEN, BioWin, GSP-X or Matlab preferred
Other Requirements
  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Base Compensation:$88,660-$98,020 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/01/2026 -10/31/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884