Career overview
Water/Wastewater Engineers
O*NET-SOC 17-2051.02
Median pay / yr$99,590
OutlookRapid Growth
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.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Water/Wastewater Engineers.
Skills employers look for
- Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- WritingCommunicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Knowledge areas
- Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Not sure this fits? FirstEmbark's free quiz matches you to careers based on what you actually enjoy — no account needed.