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Be a . . .
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER
What is a water resources engineer?
A water resources engineer is a civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineer
involved in hydrology (hydro = water, ology = study of).
Description
A water resources engineer's work involves:
- water quality control
- irrigation and drainage design
- designing models to help hydrologists gather the information they need
- erosion control
- controlling the spread of agricultural runoff and other contaminants in the water
system
- resource planning and management
The work can encompass any or all of the following responsibilities:
- research
- construction
- design
- teaching
- project supervision/administration
Education/Training
- High school courses in math and science
- University degree in civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering
- Specialized post-graduate degree in water resources engineering
Skills
- analytical approach to problem solving
- knowledge of how to deal with the delicacy of a system
- understanding of cause and effect
- able to assess the impact of a project on a community and on the environment
- able to find and apply suitable solutions to particular problems
Think about:
- What can a water resources engineer do in Angola?
(For information about water and Angola, go to From
Bullets to Buckets and Angola.)
- What qualities or interests do you have that would be useful in a career as a water
resources engineer?
International Connections:
For all careers there are international opportunities that people can pursue.
Some careers offer short-term international connections of a few months or years;
others present possibilities to span an entire career:
- corporations working on international building projects such as dams, irrigation
systems, and water diversion
- consultant on government projects related to water resource management
Find out more:
Links: Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council, see International Relations
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