Water Resources

Engineering
 Water Resources Engineering

Water resources engineers are concerned with

the structures and processes related to water
supplies for human consumption and the
removal of water for safety. 
 Inside Water Resources Engineering

Water resources engineering is a specialty of civil

engineering that focuses on water supplies, irrigation and
waste disposal. It also addresses methods for controlling
water to avoid water-related damage and catastrophes.
 What does a Water Engineer do?

Water Resource Engineering is a specific kind of

civil engineering that involves the design of new
systems and equipment that help manage human
water resources. Some of the areas Water Resource
Engineers touch on are water treatment facilities,
underground wells, and natural springs.
 Responsibilities involve:
• designing sewer improvement plans or flood defense programmes, and associated structures, such as
pumping stations, pipework and earthworks (the scale may range from an initial outline to a full, detailed
design)
• preparing tender documents for construction
• reviewing technical submissions
• liaising with various agencies and individuals, including local authorities, government agencies, clients,
contractors, residents, suppliers, technical experts, and consultants
• working together with other businesses
• supporting other project managers and directors within the business and in the market
• keeping up to date with environmental matters; being aware of policy and developments
• presenting technical data or project results; both technical and non-technical
• keeping track of the progress of projects from beginning to end - from feasibility, to
design through to construction and handover (or handling just one section of a large
project)
• controlling budgets at the project level
• ensuring that work is completed to a deadline
• supervising the operation and maintenance of water and sewage infrastructure
• using computer simulations to analyze, for example, potential dam failure
• devising flood defense strategies
• monitoring flood levels at times of high risk
• managing staff, including other engineers, technicians and site workers
• maintaining and expanding clientele, by developing professional relationships that
lead to secure repeat business