Water Engineer (NWC)
Designs and maintains water supply and wastewater systems for the National Water Commission — ensuring safe, reliable water for Jamaicans.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$5M per year
Open Roles
120+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
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Career Paths
Engineering Graduate→Junior Engineer→Water Engineer→Senior Engineer→District Manager→Technical Director
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$3.8M
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$5M
Key Skills
Water network design
Hydraulic modelling (EPANET)
Wastewater treatment
GIS mapping
Pipe rehabilitation
Project management
Environmental compliance
NRW reduction
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Civil or Environmental Engineering
Preferred
- MSc Water Engineering or Environmental Management
- JSEE membership
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Civil / Environmental Eng (UTech)
- JSEE membership
- PE registration
- MSc Water Engineering (advantageous)
Market Trend
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