About the role
Water and Sewage Engineers, where VA stands for water and sewage, work with planning, designing, and maintaining systems for water supply and sewage management. They often have a civil engineering or technical college degree with a focus on Road and Water Construction or Environmental and Water Technology. Their work is crucial for ensuring access to clean water and efficient waste management.Responsibilities
Water and Sewage Engineers are responsible for designing and sizing pipeline networks for drinking water and sewage. They supervise construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring that these comply with laws and environmental requirements. They also work on developing and implementing solutions for water purification and waste management.Skills and tools
Water and Sewage Engineers need strong knowledge in hydraulics, environmental technology, and geotechnics. They use CAD software to create technical drawings and calculation programs for sizing. Project management, communication, and knowledge of environmental legislation are key skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are projektering, samhällsbyggnad and geografiskt informationssystem/gis.