O*NET-SOC 17-2051.02

Water/Wastewater Engineers

Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.Core16327
Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.Core16325
Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.Core16350
Evaluate the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency.Core21166
Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.Core16330
Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater.Core16349
Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water.Core16347
Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.Core16331
Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use.Core16343
Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.Core16328
Design water runoff collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.Core16345
Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.Core16346
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.Core16339
Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.Core16326
Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.Core16337
Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.Core16341
Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.Core16335
Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.Core16329
Perform hydrological analyses, using three-dimensional simulation software, to model the movement of water or forecast the dispersion of chemical pollutants in the water supply.Core16333
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.Core16334
Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.Core16324
Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.Core16344
Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.Core16342
Design sludge treatment plants.Core16348
Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.Core16336
Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.Core16338
Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.Supplemental16332
Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.Core16340

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 50 examples in 16 categories, 18 Hot Technology

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Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot TechnologyIn Demand
Autodesk RevitHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
Bentley InRoads Suite
Bentley MicroStationHot TechnologyIn Demand
Bentley SewerCAD
Bentley WaterCAD
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Eagle Point LANDCADD
HydroCAD Software Solutions HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System
OpenRoads Designer

Operating system software

BashHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Bentley StormCAD
DHI MIKE URBAN
EPA Storm Water Management Model SWMM
HEC-1
HEC-GeoRAS
HEC-HMSIn Demand
HEC-RASIn Demand
Hydraulic modeling software
KYPipe
Minitab
MWH Soft InfoSWMM
NIWA Tideda
Wallingford Software InfoSewer
Wallingford Software InfoWorks WS
XP Software XPSWMM

Office suite software

Business software applications
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI software
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systems

Internet browser software

Google Chrome
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla FirefoxHot Technology
Web browser software

Map creation software

MapInfo

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Industrial control software

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
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Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
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Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Prepare detailed work plans.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Design civil structures or systems.
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Design structures or facilities.
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Design industrial processing systems.
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Create models of engineering designs or methods.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare technical or operational reports.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.
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Direct environmental development activities.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
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Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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