A wide range of rewarding job opportunities fitting a broad range of skills is available in the water sector. General areas include Engineer; Organizational Services; Communications, Policy & Education; Laboratory & Science; Operations, Maintenance, Trades, and Environmental. 

See examples of specific jobs and salaries in the water sector below:

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Engineering

• Chemical Engineer  
• Civil Engineer  
• Drafter 
• Engineering Technician  
• Environmental Engineer  
• Electrical Engineer  
• Mechanical Engineer  
• Mechanical Engineering Technician  

Organizational Services

• Accountant  
• Administrative Analyst 
• Administrative Assistant  
• Attorney 
• GIS Specialist 
• Health and Safety Officer 
• Human Resources Specialist 
• Information Systems Network Administrator 
• Information Systems Programmer 
• Manufacturer Representative/Salesperson 
• Paralegal 
• Purchasing Agent 
• Right of Way Agent/Property Title Examiner 

Communications, Policy & Education 

• Customer Service Representative 
• Education Resources Specialist 
• Government Relations Specialist 
• Public Affairs Representative 
• Public Information Specialist  

Laboratory & Water Science

• Chemist 
• Environmental Specialist 
• Hydrologist 
• Laboratory Technician 
• Microbiologist 
• Water Conservation Specialist 
• Water Quality Specialist 
• Water Resources Planner 
• Water Reclamation Specialist  

Operations, Maintenance, Trades 

• Buildings and Grounds Specialists 
• Contracts Manager/Administrator  
• Construction Manager  
• Distribution System Worker  
• Electrician 
• Heavy Equipment Operator  
• Machinist  
• Pump Station Operator  
• Pipe Fitter  
• Reservoir Manager  
• Surveyor  
• Vehicle Mechanic  
• Water Meter Reader  
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator  
• Welder