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Home > Explore Career Paths > Civil Engineer |
Civil engineers in the water industry plan, design, and build water delivery and water supply systems and wastewater collection and treatment systems. In addition to designing and building structures, they help society decide what and where to build. Civil engineers use their knowledge of math and physical science to do complex analyses. They work on project teams and often manage the work of other team members. Some of their duties include:
• planning the design, construction, and maintenance of water delivery and wastewater collection and treatment systems; • making sure the plans agree with policies and requirements; • preparing drawings and graphs that explain technical information to people with different levels of knowledge; • calculating the costs and quantities of materials needed; • using computer models and spreadsheets; • monitoring progress and inspecting work; • preparing technical reports and presentations for other professionals and the public. Education: Four- to five-year civil engineering degree from an accredited engineering school Certificates, licenses: Professional Engineer (P.E.); Engineering-In-Training certificate Desirable traits and skills: Strong in science and math; excellent analytical skills; well organized; able to interpret complex information; able to communicate technical material in reports and presentations For more information: Georgia Association of Water Professionals 2121 New Market Pkwy. Suite 144 Marietta, GA 30067 http://www.gawp.org American Society of Civil Engineers 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191-4400 http://www.asce.org Water Environment Federation 601 Wythe St. Alexandria, VA 22314 http://www.wef.org American Water Works Association 6666 W. Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 60235 http://www.awwa.org |