Water Resource Engineer

Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.

Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.

Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.

Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.

Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.

Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.

Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.

Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.

Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.

Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.

Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.

Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.

Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.

Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.

Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use.

Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.

Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.

Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water.

Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.

Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.

Perform hydrological analyses, using three-dimensional simulation software, to model the movement of water or forecast the dispersion of chemical pollutants in the water supply.

Design sludge treatment plants.

Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater.

Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.

Design water runoff collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.

Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.

Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.