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Water engineers work on projects such as flood defence schemes and sewer improvement programmes at all stages, from conception and planning to completion and handover. Typical responsibilities include:

  • producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks

  • managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations

  • presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients

  • writing reports

  • managing project budgets

  • keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines

  • writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts

  • liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers

  • monitoring flood levels

  • supervising staff and site workers

  • using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software

  • ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales

  • maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues.

 

 

Qualifications and training required

 

You can only become a water engineer if you have a degree in a relevant subject such as chemical, civil, mechanical or environmental engineering, environmental science, geology or physical geography.

 

A postgraduate qualification may be required for some positions, and can be beneficial for graduates without relevant first degrees.

If you are aiming to work in a technician role, it is possible to enter the profession with a higher national diploma (HND) in an appropriate subject such as mechanical or civil engineering.

 

Key skills for water engineers

 

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Teamworking skills

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Good time management

  • IT skills

  • Communication skills

  • The ability to demonstrate a genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry and environmental issues.

 

Typical employers of water engineers

 

  • Privately owned water companies

  • Regulatory bodies

  • The Environment Agency

  • Local authority environmental health departments

  • British Waterways

  • Private consultants or contractors

 



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