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Careers in Water & Wastewater Utilities

Find out about job opportunities with all levels of education below. Please keep in mind that specific job requirement and qualifications may vary depending on the employer and location, and there may be additional job opportunities available for individuals with a specific degrees. It is important to research further and consult for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

High School Diploma

Job Title	Level of Education
Pipe Fitter	No experience required
Pipefitting Supervisor	Minimum of 5 years experience with pipefitting work
Steam Fitter	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 5 years experience
Septic Tank Service	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 3 years experience in plumbing
Water Meter Technician	No experience required For a higher level technician: minimum of 1-2 years experience in plumbing
High Level Technician	Minimum of 1-2 years experience in plumbing
Waste Treatment Operator	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years experience in wastewater treatment
Water Treatment Operator	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years experience in water treatment
Pump Station Operator	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in pump station operations
Meter Reader	High school diploma or equivalent No experience required
Water Distribution Operator	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in water distribution systems
Laboratory Technician	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years experience in laboratory work
Water Quality Technician	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in water quality monitoring
Water Meter Installer	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in water meter installation
Leak Detection Technician	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in leak detection and repair
Sewer System Operator	High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience in sewer system operations

Bachelor's Degree

Job Title	Level of Education
Entry Level Industrial Water Engineer	Bachelor's degree in an engineering concentration(Civil or Environmental preferred) Master's degree preferred More than 2 years experience
Engineering Manager (Waste/Wastewater)	Bachelor's degree 4-7 years experience
Entry Level Water/Wastewater Engineer	Pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering
Field Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater	Bachelor's degree in environmental, civil mechanical, or chemical engineering 3-5 years experience
Environmental Engineer	Bachelor's degree in environmental, mining, petroleum, or civil engineering 1-3 years experience
Project Director - Water/Wastewater	Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering 8 of more year experience Registered PE
Senior Water Treatment Engineer and Project Manager	Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering 10 of more years experience Registered PE
Water Conveyance Project Manager	Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering 7 more years experience Registered PE Ongoing Project/Design Management position
Waste/Wastewater Engineer	Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering 5-10 years experience
Hazardous waste project manager	Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or other technical fields Minimum of 5 years experience with project management in hazardous waste management without degrees above Or at least 2 years of experience
Environmental Project Coordinator	Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field 1-3 years of experience in environmental project coordination
Stormwater Management Specialist	Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field 2-6 years of experience in stormwater management
Water/Wastewater Laboratory Technician	Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field 1-3 years of experience in water/wastewater laboratory work
Field Service Technician - Water/Wastewater	Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 2-5 years of experience in field service for water/wastewater
Water Quality Analyst	Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field 1-3 years of experience in water quality analysis
Water Resources Technician	Bachelor's degree in water resources or related field 1-3 years of experience in water resources monitoring
Water Distribution System Engineer	Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering 2-5 years of experience in water distribution systems
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist	Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field 2-6 years of experience in environmental health and safety
Water/Wastewater Operations Supervisor	Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field 5-10 years of experience in water and wastewater operations
Water Resources Planner	Bachelor's degree in water resources or related field 3-8 years of experience in water and water resources planning
Environmental Consultant	Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field 2-6 years of experience in environmental consulting

Master's Degree

Job Title	Level of Education
Entry Level Industrial Water Engineer	More than 2 years of experience
Senior Environmental Scientist - Water/Wastewater	Master's degree in engineering or applied sciences discipline 2-6 years of experience
Water Resources Engineer	Master's degree in engineering or related field 2-5 years of experience in water resources engineering
Wastewater Process Engineer	Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field 3-7 years of experience in wastewater process engineering
Water/Wastewater Design Engineer	Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering 2-6 years of experience in design of water and wastewater systems
Environmental Compliance Specialist	Master's degree in environmental science or related field 2-5 years of experience in environmental compliance
Hydrogeologist	Master's degree in hydrogeology or related field 2-6 years of experience in hydrogeology
Water Quality Engineer	Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field 3-7 years of experience in water quality engineering
Senior Water/Wastewater Planner	Master's degree in urban planning or related field 5-10 years of experience in water and wastewater planning
Water Treatment Plant Manager	Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering 5-10 years of experience in water treatment operations
Environmental Consultant	Master's degree in environmental science or related field 2-6 years of experience in environmental consulting
Water Resources Planner	Master's degree in water resources or related field 3-8 years of experience in water resources planning
Water/Wastewater Project Manager	Master's degree in engineering or related field 5-10 years of experience in water and wastewater project management
Environmental Engineer	Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field 2-5 years of experience in environmental engineering
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer	Master's degree in civil or environmental engineering 5-10 years of experience in water and wastewater engineering
Water Treatment Process Engineer	Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field 3-7 years of experience in water treatment process engineering
Senior Water Resources Scientist	Master's degree in water resources or related field 5-10 years of experience in water resources research
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist	Master's degree in environmental health or related field 7-12 years of experience in environmental health and safety
Water/Wastewater Operations Manager	Master's degree in engineering or related field 7-12 years of experience in water and wastewater operations
Senior Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator	Master's degree in environmental engineering or related field 5-10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment