Engineer, WaterworksAliases: Hydraulic Engineer, Waterworks Engineer Industry/Sector(s): Construction
JOB DESCRIPTION 1
The tasks an Engineer, Waterworks is expected to perform include:
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Planning and directing activities concerned with installation, operation, maintenance, and service of water utility systems
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Directing activities of engineers engaged in preparing designs and plans to construct, enlarge, and modify such facilities as water treatment plants, watersheds, and dams , hydroelectric stations, pumping stations, and to install water mains, and other appurtenances
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Providing engineering and technical direction for planning and designing of water utility projects
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Reviewing plans and specifications prior to instituting project to determine whether they meet organizational requirements
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Analysing and compiling data received from engineers to prepare budget estimates
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Directing and coordinating Engineers in conducting studies
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Conferring with municipal authorities concerning budget requirements, changes in organizational policy, regulation of water rates and plumbing requirements, or other problems affecting community
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Need to handle a team of engineers
- Local travelling is a part of this job role
- Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
- Work from home option is not available
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Working hours- Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company
- Shift system maybe available
- Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
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Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING 2
Minimum – Degree in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering |
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Competent in planning and directing activities
- Well-versed in preparing designs and plans to construct
- Proficiency in determining organizational requirements
- Knowledge about preparing budget estimates
- Well versed in regulation of water rates and plumbing requirements
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AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES 3
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Engineering institutes across India |
AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS
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http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx |
SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES
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http://www.wbut.ac.in/syllabus/Civil_Final_Upto_4th_Year_Syllabus_14.03.14.pdf |
CAREER PROGRESSION PATH
Trainee → Engineer, Waterworks → Senior Engineer |
Transfer option
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EXPECTED EARNINGS 4
- For candidates with up to 2 years’ experience –₹ 35,000 to ₹ 37,000 per month
- For candidates with 2 to 5 years’ experience – ₹ 44,500 to ₹ 45,500 per month
- For candidates with over 5 years’ experience – ₹ 53,000 to ₹ 54,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change) |
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous relevant work experience |
PROBABLE EMPLOYERS 6
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Large construction companies, builders and developers
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Mid-sized construction companies, real estate companies, developers and builders
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About 30,000 small construction companies that are members of Builders Association of India (BAI)
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OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS
| Standard | Code | Description |
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| NCO 2015 | 2142.1000 | Engineer, Waterworks | | ISCO 2008 | 2142 | Civil Engineers | | NIC 2008 | 42903; 42205 | Construction of dams etc.; Construction and repair of sewer systems including sewage disposal plants
and pumping stations | | QP Reference | NA | NA | | NSQF | NA | NA |
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