Water jobs

Water is the pathway where most people first feel a changing climate, through drought, flood, or a quality problem. It covers watershed management and restoration, drinking water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and flood infrastructure, water reuse, and conservation programs.

Water utilities, engineering firms, watershed councils, agencies, and water technology companies hire across it. Utility operations roles are a steady entry point with defined certification paths, alongside the engineering and policy positions.

Roles you will see in this pathway

• Water resources engineer
• Watershed coordinator
• Water quality specialist
• Treatment plant operator
• Stormwater program manager
• Water conservation analyst