Degrees Offered
What is Water Resources Engineering?
Water resources engineering has its roots in the tasks of supplying water for human use, removing water when humans are finished using it and developing methods of avoiding damage from excess water (floods). Much of the work of water resource engineers involves the planning and management of constructed facilities that address these tasks. Positions for undergraduates and graduates who specialize in water resources engineering can be found in both engineering consulting firms and in government entities charged with supplying water or dealing with its hazards.
In the past few years, students in the water resources concentration have largely taken jobs with consulting engineering firms in the big cities of Texas, although a number have joined firms on the west coast. The growing demand for water supplies and flood control in developed land lead our students to fulfilling careers.
Degree Information
Students can earn B.S. degree in civil engineering in the water resources division of emphasis.
Undergraduate Requirements
To fulfill the common civil engineering program degree plan, undergraduate students declaring a specialty in water resources engineering are required to complete a technical elective plan. See the undergraduate advising page for more information.