Mechanical engineers design systems for plumbing, pipes, air conditioning and heating, and heavy machinery. They are essential professionals in every industry. Some of their responsibilities in the water industry include:

• designing the piping and flow routes through water treatment plants and water distribution systems;
• making water treatment plants and water distribution systems operate efficiently and reliably;
• planning and designing tools, engines, and machines to perform specialized functions such as delivering a steady flow of chemicals at a certain rate into the water supply at a treatment plant;
• overseeing the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.