Tech & EngineeringGrowing

Water/Wastewater Engineer

Mid-level

Also known as: Consulting Engineer, County Engineer, Dimensional Engineer, Engineer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

Water EngineeringWastewater EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringHydraulic ModelingCivil EngineeringEngineeringProject ManagementData AnalysisCreativeTechnical

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly impact water/wastewater engineering by enhancing predictive maintenance for infrastructure, optimizing treatment plant operations, and improving the accuracy of hydraulic modeling. It will automate data analysis for regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring, allowing engineers to focus more on complex problem-solving, strategic planning, and sustainable design innovations.

Salary

$69,713 - $139,426 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position