Water Engineer: OSCA 243236

Plans, designs, researches, manages and oversees water-related engineering projects involving the supply of clean water, prevention of flood damage, and disposal of wastewater and sewage.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Plans, develops and improves water facilities and equipment, such as sewers, pipes and pumping stations
• Develops plans for controlling runoff and overland flow to minimise the risk of contamination of nearby bodies of water, such as rivers and lakes, by polluted water
• Studies water quality to identify and characterise sources of water pollution
• Uses computer models to simulate risks of flooding and propose engineering solutions
• Evaluates the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency in a sustainable way
• Designs building features to ensure the supply or removal of fluids in a safe and efficient way
• Designs water or wastewater treatment plants, sewage systems, stormwater capture and treated water reuse schemes