# Water/Wastewater Engineers > Design or oversee projects involving provision of potable water, disposal of wastewater and sewage, or prevention of flood-related damage. Prepare environmental documentation for water resources, regulatory program compliance, data management and analysis, and field work. Perform hydraulic modeling and pipeline design. - Code: 17-2051.02 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-2051) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (27 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-2051.02 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-2051.02.json ## What the work is made of 1. Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel. Core task · Task 16327 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 2. Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems. Core task · Task 16325 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 3. 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 task · Task 16350 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 4. Evaluate the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater systems to identify ways to improve their efficiency. Core task · Task 21166 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 5. Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards. Core task · Task 16330 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 6. Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater. Core task · Task 16349 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 7. Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water. Core task · Task 16347 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 8. Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources. Core task · Task 16331 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 9. Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use. Core task · Task 16343 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 10. Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources. Core task · Task 16328 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 11. Design water runoff collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks. Core task · Task 16345 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 12. Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells. Core task · Task 16346 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 13. Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, runoff collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems. Core task · Task 16339 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 14. Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies. Core task · Task 16326 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 15. 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 task · Task 16337 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 16. Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges. Core task · Task 16341 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 17. Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities. Core task · Task 16335 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 18. Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs. Core task · Task 16329 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 19. 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 task · Task 16333 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 20. 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 task · Task 16334 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 21. Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency. Core task · Task 16324 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 22. Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities. Core task · Task 16344 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 23. Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods. Core task · Task 16342 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 24. Design sludge treatment plants. Core task · Task 16348 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 25. Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand. Core task · Task 16336 · Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2020 26. Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution. Core task · Task 16338 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 27. Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams. Core task · Task 16340 · Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2020 28. Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands. 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