Description
Water engineers research and develop methods for the provision of clean water, water treatment and flood damage prevention and reaction. They research water needs in a location and develop methods for meeting those needs, such as designing and developing projects for managing water resources such as treatment plants, pipelines, pump systems, irrigation or draining systems and other water supply systems. Water engineers also ensure proper installation of these systems on construction sites. Water engineers also maintain, repair and build structures that control water resources, such as bridges, canals and dams.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwareadjust engineering designsensure compliance with safety legislationdetect flaws in pipeline infrastructureensure compliance with environmental legislationconserve water resourceapprove engineering designlead a team in water managementadvise on irrigation projectsinterpret scientific data to assess water qualityanalyse community needscreate designs for pipeline engineeringperform scientific researchdevelop flood remediation strategiesdesign piersperform water testing proceduresidentify risk of floodingmeasure water quality parameterssupervise waste disposaldevelop water purification methodssupervise sewerage systems constructiontrain employeesperform water treatment procedurescompute irrigation pressureensure equipment maintenanceinspect pipelinesmonitor legislation developmentsadvise on environmental remediationconserve natural resourcesdesign damsperform pipeline routing studiesmanage water quality testingensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructuresfollow up pipeline integrity management prioritiesdevelop irrigation strategiesmitigate environmental impact of pipeline projectsmanage desalination control systemsurvey sites for pipeline installationinstall irrigation systemsconsider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flowsdevelop water supply schedulemonitor water qualitydesign weirsmaintain irrigation controllersdevelop environmental remediation strategiesdesign drainage well systemsadvise on soil and water protectionprepare timelines for pipeline development projectsdevelop sewerage networksadvise on pollution preventionperform follow-up on pipeline route servicesperform water chemistry analysissupervise waste water treatmentsanalyse route possibilities in pipeline projectsuse water disinfection equipmentdesign sprinkler systems