water engineer

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.

Alternative Labels

hydraulic engineer

water engineer

water management specialist

water resource engineer

water systems engineer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse community needs advise on irrigation projects use technical drawing software adjust engineering designs develop flood remediation strategies perform scientific research ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with safety legislation lead a team in water management interpret scientific data to assess water quality conserve water resource detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure approve engineering design create designs for pipeline engineering

Essential Knowledge

landscape design hydraulics flood remediation equipment types of pipelines technical drawings engineering processes engineering principles water policies water reuse hydraulic fluid

Optional Skills and Competences

identify risk of flooding inspect pipelines perform water treatment procedures advise on pollution prevention ensure equipment maintenance train employees perform water testing procedures supervise sewerage systems construction develop irrigation strategies perform follow-up on pipeline route services consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flows prepare timelines for pipeline development projects analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects conserve natural resources compute irrigation pressure measure water quality parameters perform pipeline routing studies maintain irrigation controllers supervise waste disposal install sprinkler systems ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures develop environmental remediation strategies design dams advise on environmental remediation manage water quality testing design piers design weirs follow up pipeline integrity management priorities design drainage well systems develop sewerage networks develop water supply schedule advise on soil and water protection manage desalination control system monitor legislation developments monitor water quality develop water purification methods survey sites for pipeline installation develop watering schedules supervise waste water treatments mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects use water disinfection equipment perform water chemistry analysis design sprinkler systems

Optional Knowledge

water chemistry analysis pollution prevention environmental engineering ecosystems irrigation systems livestock

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fcf9024e-277c-43c7-8ec8-8903e5c9c576

Status

released

Occupations

water engineer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI