Water Resources

Engineering
Definition and Responsibilities:
How to become them and What
skills to have:
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Water Resources Engineering in
Construction and Management:
 Hydraulic Structures: This includes designing and constructing dams, levees, canals,
and stormwater systems. Engineers must account for factors like water flow, pressure, and
sediment transport to ensure these structures are safe and durable.

 Water Supply Systems: Planning and managing infrastructure to deliver clean water to
urban and rural areas. This involves the construction of pipelines, treatment plants, and
reservoirs, while also balancing environmental impacts.

 Flood Risk Management: Engineers design systems to mitigate the impact of floods,
such as flood barriers, detention basins, and drainage systems, and often use advanced
modeling to predict flood events and optimize infrastructure. Irrigation and Agricultural
 Water Management: In agricultural
areas, water resources engineering
includes the design of irrigation
systems that maximize water use
efficiency, such as drip or sprinkler
systems, while minimizing waste.

 Sustainable Practices: Modern water

resources engineering emphasizes
eco-friendly practices, such as using
green infrastructure (e.g., permeable
pavements, rain gardens) and
conserving energy during water
management processes.
Energy and Environmental enginee
Definition and Responsibilities:
How to become them and What
skills to have:
 Energy Engineering
•
Obtain a degree- Starts with a Bachelor's degree in energy engineering. This will
cover essential principles of energy systems, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
Also, pursue a Master's degree for you to enhance your knowledge more.
•
Gain practical experience- this will help you understand real-world applications of
your studies and builds your professional network
•
Licensure- Consider obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license, which may
require passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam followed by the Principles
and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam. This licensure can enhance your job prospects
and credibility in the field.
 Skills
• Analytical Skills- the ability to
analyze energy consumption data
and assess the efficiency of energy
systems is crucial for identifying
areas for improvement.
•

Communication skills- Effective

communication is essential for
collaborating with teams and
presenting findings to stakeholders,
including clients and regulatory
bodies.
•

Problem-solving skills- Energy

engineers often face complex
challenges related to energy
efficiency and sustainability,
requiring innovative solutions.
•

Project management-
Understanding project
management principles can help
in overseeing projects from
conception to completion,
ensuring they meet technical and
regulatory standards.
•

Technical Skills- understands

engineering principles, energy
systems, and environmental
regulation. Familiar with software
tools such as Computer Aided
Designing (CAD), 3D Modeling,
Energy Simulations, Energy Audit
(Software), Renewable Energy
System Design (Software),
Computer Programming Skills etc.
Only picture (Explain how it works
as an Energy and Environmental
engineer):
Energy and Environmental Resources
Engineering in Construction and its Management


Definition:

Energy and environmental engineering is a branch of energy engineering which seeks to efficiently use
energy and to maintain the environment. Energy engineers require knowledge across many disciplines.
Careers include work in the built environment, renewable and traditional energy industries.

In construction, energy and resource engineering focuses on increasing the efficiency and sustainability of
both the building process and the structures themselves. It focuses on managing resources and energy use
to minimize waste and negative environmental effects.
Energy and Environmental Resources
Engineering in Construction and its Management


1. Energy Engineering in Construction:

Energy Efficiency: This involves using technologies and practices that reduce energy consumption. For example, better
insulation and energy-efficient HVAC systems can lower the amount of energy needed to heat or cool a building (U.S.
2. Department of Energy, 2023).

Energy Management: This is about tracking and optimizing energy use during and after construction. Tools like energy
3. monitoring systems can help identify areas where energy use can be reduced (Energy Star, 2022).

Renewable Energy: Integrating solar panels or wind turbines into buildings can reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This
might involve designing buildings to make the most of natural light or wind (National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
4. 2021).

Sustainable Design: Designing buildings to minimize energy use. For instance, using passive solar design principles
can help reduce heating and cooling needs (American Institute of Architects, 2020).
Energy and Environmental Resources
Engineering in Construction and its Management


Resources Engineering in Construction:

1. Material Management: This means sourcing and using materials efficiently, which can include choosing
sustainable materials and reducing waste. For instance, recycling materials from demolition sites (Construction and
Demolition Recycling, 2021).
2. Water Resources: Managing water use on construction sites includes practices like recycling water and minimizing
runoff. Techniques such as rainwater harvesting can be part of this (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2022).
3. Resource Optimization: This involves ensuring that materials and labor are used effectively. For example, using
advanced planning and scheduling tools to reduce excess material and labor costs (Project Management Institute,
2023).
4. Environmental Impact: Assessing how resource use affects the environment and finding ways to lessen negative
impacts. This could involve conducting life cycle assessments to understand the long-term effects of construction
activities (International Organization for Standardization, 2021).
Energy and Environmental Resources
Engineering in Construction and its Management


Resources Engineering in Construction:

1. Material Management: This means sourcing and using materials efficiently, which can include choosing
sustainable materials and reducing waste. For instance, recycling materials from demolition sites (Construction and
Demolition Recycling, 2021).
2. Water Resources: Managing water use on construction sites includes practices like recycling water and minimizing
runoff. Techniques such as rainwater harvesting can be part of this (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2022).
3. Resource Optimization: This involves ensuring that materials and labor are used effectively. For example, using
advanced planning and scheduling tools to reduce excess material and labor costs (Project Management Institute,
2023).
4. Environmental Impact: Assessing how resource use affects the environment and finding ways to lessen negative
impacts. This could involve conducting life cycle assessments to understand the long-term effects of construction
activities (International Organization for Standardization, 2021).
Energy and Environmental Resources
Engineering in Construction and its Management

 Management Aspects:

1. Project Planning: Incorporating energy and resource efficiency from the beginning of a project helps
ensure that sustainability goals are met (Construction Industry Institute, 2022).
2. Regulatory Compliance: Making sure construction practices meet legal standards for energy use and
resource management (U.S. Department of Energy, 2023).
3. Cost Management: Balancing the upfront costs of energy-efficient technologies with long-term savings.
This might involve financial modeling to predict future savings (National Institute of Building Sciences,
2021).
4. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks related to energy and resource use, and developing
strategies to address them. This includes planning for potential disruptions in resource supply (Construction
Management Association of America, 2022).
Engage engineers in Decision-
making
Encouraging engineers to become actively engaged in the full
range of decision-making processes, in addition to performing
projects, can make projects more efficient and effective. The following
are the benefits in involving engineers in decision making processes.

1. Engineers can help direct the course of important projects

—and foster sustainable development.
2. Engineers can become involved in local and regional civic
activities as volunteers where their knowledge may be vital to sound
decisions.
3. Involving engineers in decision making may resolve
controversy, especially involving the construction of the project.
 Environmental Impacts of Engineering
Projects
HOW DOES CIVIL ENGINEERING AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Fuel consumption
- one of the most significant impact of buildings during construction is the pollution due to fossil fuel consumption

2. Noise pollution
-Construction equipment are loud and these noises can wreak havoc on the surrounding environment especially in
residential areas.

3 Waste generation
-Building construction tends to generate a lot of waste, much of it piles up in landfills around the country or goes to
incinerators that belch smoke pollutants into the air as they work.

4. Construction of Wasteful Buildings

-The environmental impacts of a construction project last long after the construction project is over. Part of the reason is
that the structures built during the project may or may not themselves be environmentally friendly — operating buildings in
the residential and commercial sectors accounts for about 40% of the United States’ total energy use.
Others:

- Contaminated Discharge
- Damage From Outdated Techniques
- Pollution And Emission From Materials
METHODS TO LESSEN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING
The adverse environmental effects of engineering projects can be lessened by improving methods
for identifying and considering all of a project’s environmental costs and impacts throughout its life
cycle. Some of the things we can do to lessen the negative environmental impact of construction are
as follows:

Reducing Fuel Consumption

One of the best ways to make a construction site environmentally friendly is to reduce fuel
consumption. Construction businesses can reduce their fuel consumption in a few different ways:

• Using alternative fuel sources:

• Using hybrid equipment:
• Upgrading equipment: .
• Reducing haul distances:
• Minimizing vehicle idling time:
Reducing Noise Pollution
Adhering to local ordinances about noise pollution can help create
goodwill with the surrounding community.

Reducing Waste Generation

they can reduce the waste they generate by sending their
construction and demolition debris to be recycled and used again in new
projects.

Minimizing Discharge of Contaminants

Construction sites can help protect the environment by minimizing
ways contaminants can leach into the surrounding soil and water.

Accelerating Timelines
An accelerated timeline makes the project more efficient and reduces
the period of heavy environmental impact. It can also reduce the length of
BENEFITS OF MITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT OF ENGINEERING PROJECTS

By conducting ecological and environmental studies in advance and

taking consideration of the environmental impact of engineering projects, it
would reduce time, money and effort in approving projects, and would
decrease the negative environmental impacts. Additionally, legal issues
regarding the negative impacts on the environment of the construction would
be avoided preventing the halt of the construction of the project.