Hydraulic Engineer

You design the systems that move and control water. As a hydraulic engineer, a specialty within civil engineering, you plan water supply networks, drainage and stormwater systems, canals, dams, and flood-control projects. You spend your days modeling how water flows, running simulations, analyzing rainfall and terrain, reviewing designs, and visiting sites. You work with other engineers, city planners, and construction teams to make sure water gets where it needs to go safely, and that communities are protected from floods and droughts. Your work is essential to public health, safety, and the environment.