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Water INTERface lab work with humidifiers, Interdisciplinary Studies. Research. Students, professor Andrea Dietrich.

Below is a list of online sources for water-related jobs:

Virginia Water Center Job Board and Employment Resources

VT College of Natural Resources and Environment: Careers in Natural Resources

VT Career and Professional Development

First Jobs and Employers of WRPM Graduates:

  • Environmental Consultant 
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Engineering Consulting
  • Hydrologic Surveyor 
  • Stormwater Management 
  • Watershed Restoration Technician
  • Hydrologic Technician for the Forest Service 
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Environmental Health and Safety Specialist 
  • Water Quality Technician
  • Consultant for Water Utilities 
  • Americorps
  • Virginia Department of Environmental Quality 
  • Wetland Studies and Solutions
  • Continuing Graduate Education (Environmental Engineering, Economics, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Watershed Science Engineering)

Visit the VT Career and Professional Development website to find out more about first job titles and employers by undergrad major.