CE 503

Prelim Report Garovillas, Adrian R.

(Wastewater Engineering) Reyes, John Paulo J.

Wastewater engineering

Wastewater engineering is not usually its own degree course but a specialization from
degrees such as civil engineering, environmental engineering, Bio-chemical engineering
or chemical engineering. Wastewater treatment and water reclamation are areas of
concern in this field.

Water and wastewater plant engineer

Water and wastewater plant engineers plan, design, and oversee construction and
operation of all processes and structures involved in the treatment, distribution, and
collection of water and wastewater. These engineers work on a variety of scales,
designing small package plants as well as large municipal and industrial treatment
facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, distribution systems, and sewers.

How to become a Water and wastewater plant engineer

In most cases, the minimum education requirement to work as a water and wastewater
plant engineer is a university undergraduate degree.

If you are a post-secondary student considering a career as a water and wastewater

plant engineer, the following programs are most applicable:

 Mechanical Engineering
 Civil Engineering
 Environmental Engineering
 Chemical Engineering
Water and wastewater plant engineer typically do the following:

In the Office:

 Doing paperwork, analyzing data, and preparing reports

 Drafting plans and models
 Preparing proposals, tender documentation, and evaluation and project reports

In the Field:

 Touring and inspecting sites and managing inspection staff

 Supervising installations and facility start-ups
 Testing designs and recommended changes
 Supervising operations staff and coordinating maintenance schedules

Salary of Water and Wastewater plant engineer

A water and wastewater plant engineer at an entry level position makes an average
salary of $40,275 per year in Canada.

With several years of education and experience, water and wastewater plant engineers
can make between $50,500 and $85,000 per year.

Water and wastewater treatment plant system operator

Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators manage a system of
machines, often through the use of control boards, to transfer or treat water or
wastewater.
How to become a Water and wastewater treatment plant system operator

Wastewater Treatment Operators must have a degree in Science or Engineering.

Certification is also required typically through state agencies. These agencies often offer
training courses and study materials that help students prepare for their certification
examinations.

Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators typically do the
following:

 Add chemicals, such as ammonia or chlorine, to disinfect water or other liquids

 Inspect equipment on a regular basis
 Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
 Collect and test water and sewage samples
 Record meter and gauge readings and operational data
 Operate equipment to purify and clarify water or to process or dispose of sewage
 Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas

Salary of Water and Wastewater treatment plant and system operators

The median annual wage for water and wastewater treatment plant and system
operators was $42,760 in May 2012. The median wage is the wage at which half the
workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The
lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,850, and the top 10 percent earned more than
$67,810.