Water / Wastewater Engineer
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.
At a Glance
Water / Wastewater Engineer earns an average of $104,077/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6.4–7.3 years. Top skills: Project Management, Water Resources, Civil Engineering.
$104,077/yr
Bachelor's degree
6.4–7.3 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Median Wage
$99,590/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+5.0%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (22)
Project Management
Water Resources
Civil Engineering
Engineering Design Process
Flood Controls
Sewage Treatments
Stormwater Management
Support Services
Wastewater
Green Infrastructure
Construction Management
Marketing
Erosions
Environmental Engineering
Water Quality
Sediment Controls
Pump Stations
Flocculation
Water Treatment
Control Systems
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Coagulation
Common Skills (7)
Certifications (1)
Professional Engineer (PE) License
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