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Tasks & work activities — drainage engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2051.02 (Water/Wastewater Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2142; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

  • [Core] Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
  • [Core] Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
  • [Core] Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
  • [Core] Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.
  • [Core] Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
  • [Core] Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.
  • [Core] Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
  • [Core] Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
  • [Supplemental] Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.
  • [Core] 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.
  • [Core] 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.
  • [Core] Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.
  • [Core] Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.
  • [Core] 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.
  • [Core] Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
  • [Core] Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
  • [Core] Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.
  • [Core] Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.
  • [Core] Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.
  • [Core] Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use.
  • [Core] Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.
  • [Core] Design water runoff collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.
  • [Core] Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.
  • [Core] Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water.
  • [Core] Design sludge treatment plants.
  • [Core] Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater.
  • [Core] 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.
  • [Core] Evaluate the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency.

Detailed work activities

  • Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
  • Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
  • Design civil structures or systems.
  • Design industrial processing systems.
  • Design structures or facilities.
  • Develop technical methods or processes.
  • Direct environmental development activities.
  • Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
  • Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
  • Prepare detailed work plans.
  • Prepare technical or operational reports.
  • Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Research advanced engineering designs or applications.
  • Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
  • Supervise engineering or other technical personnel.