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Careers in Water

Careers in the water sector offer a wide range of opportunities to protect public health and the environment, with roles spanning from entry-level, on-the-job trained positions to specialized technical and managerial positions. These roles are crucial for water management, treatment, conservation, and engineering. 

Pickup this guide and other helpful water-saving literature at the LMUD district office located at 1097 Lohmans Crossing.

Introduction: When we turn on the faucet to fill up a glass of water, we don’t usually stop to think about the professionals within the water industry who keep us and our environment safe. Without the technicians, operators, scientists, engineers, pipefitters, and other specialists, there would be no one to ensure our water was clean, distributed properly, or handled safely once it went back down the drain. This field is extremely crucial to not only our society, but the ecosystem as well. For example, the professionals who work within this industry help ensure that the water systems don’t pollute our waterways. It’s because of these dedicated workers that we are able to swim in a lake or fish in a river. It’s because of them hat we have clean water to drink at home and at work. If you are looking for a career path that is stable, in demand, and recession proof, the water industry might be for you! This booklet is your guide to the countless water-related career options available. From hydrologists who study how water moves to plant operators who ensure there’s enough clean water flowing through the pipes, there are job opportunities at every education level.

Job titles included in this pamphlet:

  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Water Distribution Operator
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Pipelayer and Steamfitter
  • Plumber
  • Water Resource Recovery Plant Operator
  • Wastewater Collections Operator
  • Water Resource Planner
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Hydrologist
  • Environmental Protection Technician
  • Utility Management
  • Water/Wastewater Engineer
  • Green Infrastructure Worker
  • Stormwater Engineer/Coordinator
  • …and more