Water Resource Engineers Develop New Equipment and Systems for Water Resource Management Facilities Across the United States

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Water Resource Engineers develop new equipment and systems for water resource managementfacilities across the United States. The systems that Water Resource Engineers create ensure thatcitizens are provided with a continuous supply of clean, uncontaminated water for drining,living, and recreational purposes. Water Resource Engineers not only design these watermanagement systems, !ut often oversee the construction and maintenance of these systems as

well. "n increasing population and continuous need for more water stimulates this fast#growingindustry. " $achelor%s degree and official certification are required to pursue this career, thoughmany Water Resource Engineers also go on to pursue their &asters 'egrees.

What

Does a

Water



Resour

ce

Engine

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Water Resource Engineering is a specific ind of civil engineering that involves the design ofnew systems and equipment that help manage human water resources. Some of the areas WaterResource Engineers touch on are water treatment facilities, underground wells, and naturalsprings.

Water Resource Engineers must create new equipment and systems to increase the effectivenessand efficiency of water treatment and aquatic resource management. " typical worday involvesthe analysis of data from relevant areas, then designing new or improved facilities to enhance thecleansing effects of the water treatment system. " Water Resource Engineer must tae !udgetaryconstraints, government regulations, and other factors into consideration when designing thesesystems. " Water Resource Engineer may then oversee the construction and implementation ofthese systems to ensure that they are properly assem!led. "fter completion, they may manage themaintenance of these systems.

Where

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Water

Resour

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Engine



er

Work?Water Resource Engineers spend most of their time in an office looing over data and designingnew water resource management systems. (owever, part of the wor day may !e spent atconstruction sites, allowing the Engineer to oversee the construction of their designs. They may

also find themselves in more industrial environments when supervising maintenance onadvanced equipment. Some Water Resource Engineers choose to travel a!road to participate inlarge engineering pro)ects.

&ost Water Resource Engineers wor full#time, with many putting in more than *+ hours awee. This etra time allows them to properly oversee pro)ects and assure that everything isrunning smoothly.



What Is

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Salary?Water Resource Engineers mae an average of -/,0*+ a year. The lowest 1+2 mae around-31,45+, while the highest 1+2 earned around -144,+4+. &any Water Resource Engineers worfor the government at the federal, state, and local levels, while others wor at engineering firms

and nonresidential construction companies.



State Total Employment

"la!ama 0,**+




"lasa 1,1++

"rizona 3,35+

"ransas 1,4+

7alifornia 0,/++




7olorado 6,*4+

7onnecticut 0,03+

'elaware 1+




'istrict of 7olum!ia 1,11+

8lorida 14,/4+

9eorgia 6,4++




9uam 46+

(awaii 4,++

:daho 1,46+




:llinois /,4/+

:ndiana 4,*+

:owa 4,+4+




;ansas 1,6++

;entucy 4,64+

<ouisiana *,10+




&aine /+

&aryland 6,/0+

&assachusetts 6,43+




&ichigan 3,/6+

&innesota 0,5++

&ississippi 1,1+




&issouri 0,/5+

&ontana 1,4/+

=e!rasa 1,30+




=evada 1,+

=ew (ampshire 1,1++

=ew >ersey 6,4+




=ew &eico 1,1/+

=ew ?or 14,5++

=orth 7arolina ,6+




=orth 'aota /3+

@hio ,4++

@lahoma 1,/+




@regon *,01+

Aennsylvania 14,33+

Auerto Rico 4,44+




Rhode :sland 6/+

South 7arolina 3,/4+

South 'aota //+




Tennessee *,*++

Teas 40,33+

Utah 0,+6+




Bermont 3++

Birginia 5,41+

Washington 11,50+




West Birginia 1,4/+

Wisconsin *,*6+

Wyoming /4+




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What Is

the Job

Deman

d for



Water

Resour

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Engine

ers?The num!er of open positions for Water Resource Engineers is pro)ected to grow 4+2 in thenet 1+ years, which is faster than average. :nfrastructures are constantly aging, requiring repairand re!uilding. :n addition, a growing population and continual strain placed on our water

resources will demand more Water Resource Engineers to create new and more efficient systems.



What

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Educati

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ments

to

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Water

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Engine

er?Water Resource Engineers are epected to o!tain a $achelor%s degree at minimum. Some statesalso demand that you attend an "$ET#accredited program to help with the licensure process, arequirement for all engineers.

@!taining licensure usually involves passing the 8undamentals of Engineering C8EF Eam, then !ecoming a 7ivil Engineering C7EF :ntern or an Engineer#in#Training CE:TF for a designatedamount of time. The eact requirements for o!taining licensure vary from state to state.

&any Water Resource Engineers go on to pursue their &asters 'egrees. :n fact, one in five 7ivilEngineers pursue higher education. This not only increases chance of hire, !ut also increases the possi!ility of landing a higher#paying management position.



DegreesRelated to

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• Environmental Toicologist 'egree

• 9eographic :nformation Systems 'egree

• Sustaina!ility 'egree

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Societi

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&ave?Water Resource Engineers and those who wish to !ecome Water Resource Engineers can loo tothe following government sites for guidanceD

• Water <aws G Regulations 8rom the U.S. Environmental Arotection "gency

CEA"F

http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/






The EA" is a U.S. government agency that regulates environmental law to

protect the country%s natural resources and pu!lic health. Water Resource

Engineers must !e familiar with the country%s laws and regulations surrounding

water in order to !uild safe, legal systems that can !enefit the pu!lic.

Water Resource Engineers can also !rowse through these organizations and we!sites for valua!leresourcesD

• "merican "cademy of Water Resource Engineers C""WREF

""WRE is a non#profit dedicated to advancing the education and nowledge of

ethical practices to Water Resource Engineers. They provide a 'iplomate, Water

http://www.aawre.org/

http://www.aawre.org/



Resource Engineer C'.WREF certification that helps Water Resource Engineers

gain specialized nowledge in the industry and increase hira!lility.

• "merican Society of 7ivil Engineers C"S7EF

"S7E is a professional organization for civil engineers across all disciplines.

"S7E provides education and career opportunities, conferences around the

country, as well as lins to professional pu!lications and other information

resources. This can !e a valua!le resource to civil engineers, including Water

Resource Engineers.

http://www.asce.org/

http://www.asce.org/



$therRecomme

nd

Resources• =ational @cean Service

• "merican Water Resource "ssociation

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/

http://www.awra.org/

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/

http://www.awra.org/



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