The water/wastewater construction market remains one of the tightest labor segments in 2026. Employers across municipal utilities, treatment plants, and civil infrastructure are actively hiring Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Project Engineers, but the talent pipeline is severely constrained. Industry data shows 80% of firms cannot fill salaried positions, with Superintendents (81%) and Project Managers (76%) among the hardest roles to staff. The sector needs 349,000 net new workers this year alone, which is driving significant compensation premiums. Wastewater specialists command above-market salaries, typically $95K, $150K for PMs, $103K, $126K for treatment plant Supers, and $130K, $250K for senior placements, because of the specialized compliance knowledge, safety protocols, and project complexity involved. At Amundson Group, we've placed candidates nationwide across water/wastewater, civil, commercial, and industrial verticals. If you have construction execution experience plus utilities or regulatory background, this is a seller's market.