Career Paths in the Water & Wastewater Industries
IEWorks is committed to diversifying the water/wastewater workforce through working directly with community-based organizations to outreach, train, and provide support to prospective applicants.
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Women in the Trades (WIT)
Our Mission is to enhance diversity and strengthen the sustainability of the utility sector by bringing more women into the industry and supporting their career success, especially those working in skilled trades, operations, & maintenance occupations.
Veterans
IEWorks knows military members are a great fit for the water and wastewater sector because of their technical expertise, dedication to mission and experience working in a regulated environment.
Electrician
Maintains, repairs, tests, installs, modifies, calibrates, and trouble-shoots electrical equipment used in the facilities and systems of water and wastewater utilities.
Electronic Maintenance Technician/Instrument Technician
Maintains, repairs, tests, installs, modifies, calibrates, and trouble-shoots electronic, pneumatic, and control equipment associated with the facilities and systems of water and wastewater utilities.
Engineer
Plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains water and wastewater utilities. Disciplines include chemical, structural, electrical, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineers.
Machinist
Maintains mechanical equipment associated with water and wastewater transmission, distribution, storage, and treatment.
Wastewater Treatment
Maintains, repairs, tests, installs, modifies, calibrates, and trouble-shoots electronic, pneumatic, and control equipment associated with the facilities and systems of water and wastewater utilities.
Water Distribution
Plans, designs, constructs, operates and maintains water and wastewater utilities. Disciplines include chemical, structural, electrical, civil, environmental, and mechanical engineers.
Wastewater Collections
Maintains mechanical equipment associated with water and wastewater transmission, distribution, storage, and treatment.
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Manages and controls the unit processes at a water treatment plant.