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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:
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producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and flood defence structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
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managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
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presenting project details and technical information to colleagues and clients
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writing reports
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managing project budgets
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keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines
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writing and advertising tender documents and managing contracts
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liaising with clients, contractors, government agencies, local authorities and suppliers
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monitoring flood levels
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supervising staff and site workers
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using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software
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ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales
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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
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Excellent analytical skills
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Teamworking skills
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Problem-solving skills
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Good time management
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IT skills
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Communication skills
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The ability to demonstrate a genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry and environmental issues.
Typical employers of water engineers
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Privately owned water companies
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Regulatory bodies
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The Environment Agency
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Local authority environmental health departments
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British Waterways
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Private consultants or contractors
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