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Water/Wastewater Engineers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Water
/Wastewater Engineers
13
Alternate Occupation Titles
Environmental
Engineer
Water
Engineer
Water
Project Engineer
Water
Resources Engineer
Water
Resources Manager
Water
Resources Project Engineer
Water
Systems Designer
Water
Systems Engineer
Water
Treatment Engineer
Water
/Wastewater Engineer
Water
/Wastewater Project Engineer
Water
/Wastewater Project Manager
Watershed
Engineer
1
O*NET-SOC 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.
23
Tasks
Analyze
and
recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare
water
for industrial or domestic use.
Analyze storm
water
or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.
Analyze the efficiency of
water
delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.
Conduct
environmental
impact studies related to
water
and
wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
Conduct
water
quality
studies to identify
and
characterize
water
pollutant sources.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of
water
supply systems, runoff collection networks,
water
and
wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as
water
supply systems, runoff collection networks,
water
and
wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Design
water
distribution systems for potable or non-potable
water.
Design
water
or wastewater lift stations, including
water
wells.
Design
water
runoff collection networks,
water
supply channels, or
water
supply system networks.
Design
water
storage tanks or other
water
storage facilities.
Design domestic or industrial
water
or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.
Develop plans for new
water
resources or
water
efficiency programs.
Evaluate the operation
and
maintenance of
water
or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency.
Gather
and
analyze
water
use data to forecast
water
demand.
Identify design alternatives for the development of new
water
resources.
Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed
water
facilities.
Perform hydraulic analyses of
water
supply systems or
water
distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks
and
improve operational efficiency.
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.
Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface
water
resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.
Provide technical support on
water
resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
Review
and
critique proposals, plans, or designs related to
water
or wastewater treatment systems.
Write technical reports or publications related to
water
resources development or
water
use efficiency.
6
Detailed Work Activities
Advise others regarding green practices or
environmental
concerns.
Direct
environmental
development activities.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure
quality.
Investigate the
environmental
impact of projects.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency,
quality
, or performance.
Select tools, equipment, or
technologies
for use in operations or projects.
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