Drainage engineers are responsible for designing systems that move water or sewage from one place to another, as safely and efficiently as possible.
Salary
- Newly trained drainage engineers can earn in the region of £23,000-£30,000
- Trained with experience drainage engineers can earn in the region of £30,000-£45,000
- Senior, chartered or master drainage engineers can earn in the region of £45,000-£70,000
Salaries typically range depending on location and level of responsibility. Salaries and career options improve with chartered status.
Qualifications and Training
There are a variety of degree subjects that are accepted for entry into the profession, including:
- Geology
- Geography
- Geophysics
- Geotechnology
- Civil Engineering
- Physics
- Engineering