Water Engineer
OSCA 243236
2,000
14.4%
27.1%
37 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Plans, designs, researches, manages and oversees water-related engineering projects involving the supply of clean water, prevention of flood damage, and disposal of wastewater and sewage.
What they typically do
- Plans, develops and improves water facilities and equipment, such as sewers, pipes and pumping stations
- Develops plans for controlling runoff and overland flow to minimise the risk of contamination of nearby bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes, by polluted water
- Studies water quality to identify and characterise sources of water pollution
- Uses computer models to simulate risks of flooding and propose engineering solutions
- Evaluates the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency in a sustainable way
- Designs building features to ensure the supply or removal of fluids in a safe and efficient way
- Designs water or wastewater treatment plants, sewage systems, stormwater capture and treated water reuse schemes
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Water Engineer.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.