Posted by Water Resource Engineers typically develops and maintain the water supply systems. They are responsible for ensuring quality of potable water. Water Resource Engineers design structures and oversees their construction along with developing water supply systems.
Water Resource Engineers are also responsible for developing and maintaining existing rivers and lakes that supply water to the city. So, they have to be prepared and need to develop strategies for drought and flood, both.
Common Field of Knowledge for Water Resource Engineers
- Conserving and developing rivers, watersheds, and implementing rules for prevention of pollution of water resources.
- Mitigate contamination of water due to natural or even man made disasters.
- Constructing waste water treatment plants. As if waste water can’t be discharged directly into river or ocean. This is because they contain harmful chemicals.
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What is the Salary of Water Resource Engineers in USA?
A bottom level employee earns as much as $55,450 and top 10% of the water resource engineers are earning $1,44,670. This data is based on 2020 US Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/
Courses for Water Resource Engineers in USA
- University of Central Florida offers online MS Programme in Civil Engineering with Water Resource Engineering.
This is a full time course of 2 years duration. This course doesn’t require GRE exam.
https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/civil-engineering-ms-water-resources
Professional Bodies for Water Resource Engineers
American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE)
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