Water Resources and Environmental
Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering
Hydraulics engineers deal with the development, control, and management of our water resources. They predict surface runoff from precipitation, streamflow, droughts, floods, groundwater supplies, and future water demands. Hydraulics engineers also determine reservoir sites for enhanced water supply, for maximum flood control, and for hydroelectric power plants. Such engineers plan river and coastal developments to control lake and river erosions and improve maritime navigation.