Civil engineers in the water industry plan, design, and build water delivery and water supply systems. In addition to designing and building structures, they help society decide what and where to build. Civil engineers use their knowledge of math and physical science to do complex analyses. They work on project teams and often manage the work of other team members. Some of their duties include:

• planning the design, construction, and maintenance of water delivery systems;
• making sure the plans agree with policies and requirements;
• preparing drawings and graphs that explain technical information to people with different levels of knowledge;
• calculating the costs and quantities of materials needed;
• using computer models and spreadsheets;
• monitoring progress and inspecting work;
• preparing technical reports and presentations for other professionals and the public.