What You'll Do

  • Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
  • Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
  • Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
  • Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.
  • Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
  • Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.
  • Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
  • Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
  • 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.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 4.0/5
Writing 4.0/5
Critical Thinking 4.0/5
Judgment and Decision Making 4.0/5
Active Listening 3.88/5
Mathematics 3.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.88/5
Systems Analysis 3.88/5
Systems Evaluation 3.88/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Time Management 3.75/5
Monitoring 3.62/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Cooperation

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Oral Expression 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Information Ordering 4.0/5
Fluency of Ideas 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Autodesk Revit Bash Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite Bentley InRoads Suite Bentley MicroStation Bentley SewerCAD Bentley StormCAD Bentley WaterCAD Business software applications Computer aided design and drafting software CADD DHI MIKE URBAN Eagle Point LANDCADD EPA Storm Water Management Model SWMM ESRI ArcGIS software ESRI software Geographic information system GIS software Geographic information system GIS systems Google Chrome

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Analytical Thinking (High importance: 4.57/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.52/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.43/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.39/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.26/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Consulting Engineer County Engineer Dimensional Engineer Engineer Hydraulics Engineer Hydrologic Modeler Project Development Engineer Remediation Engineer Remediation Project Engineer Wastewater Design Engineer Wastewater Engineer Wastewater Process Engineer Wastewater Project Engineer Water Engineer Water Project Engineer Water Resources Engineer Water Resources Project Engineer Water Systems Designer Water Systems Engineer Water Treatment Engineer Water/Wastewater Engineer Water/Wastewater Project Engineer Watershed Engineer