Water and wastewater engineering encompasses the look, design, construction, and supervision of water and wastewater systems. The topic matter follows the flow of water (and the planning of unit processes) from the event of a source through the unit processes of coagulation, flocculation, softening, reverse osmosis, Nano filtration, sedimentation, granular filtration, membrane filtration, disinfection, and residuals management. Wastewater treatment follow the same pattern of following the flow through a plant that contains preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, tertiary treatment, and residuals management. Special attention is given to the applying of membranes.
- Assess client needs and prepare conceptual design studies, including flowsheet development, equipment sizing, layout requirements, and capital and disbursal projections.
- Design treatment facilities, pumping stations, reservoirs, and distribution and collection systems, and make sure designs using modelling techniques.
- Prepare engineering reports, drawings, and specifications for water and wastewater projects.
- Assist with or prepare applications for approvals and financial assistance on behalf of clients.
- Participate publically presentations to create the general public responsive to the work and possible impacts during construction. Perform inspections of water and wastewater facilities and prepare summary reports of findings, including cost estimates for repair.
- Prepare and update facility operation, and maintenance manuals.
- Perform operations evaluations.
- Participate in facility start-ups, operator training, and process and equipment troubleshooting.
- Conduct health and safety inspections and report findings to managers.
- Participate in staff meetings and meetings with the public to obtain input on neighborhood concerns and problems.