Begin your clean water career in the Northeast
The wastewater industry presents an opportunity to have a stable career while making a difference. Faced with a wave of retirements, the industry is seeking both entry-level and skilled workers to support a variety of roles in the wastewater treatment process including operators, engineers, lab technicians, managers, and maintenance workers. These positions offer job security, benefits, competitive pay, and growth opportunities.
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NEIWPCC offers a free, 1-hour self-paced Introduction to Wastewater course that provides an overview of the wastewater industry, including the history, regulations, design, and safety concerns of a typical plant. The course is designed for town managers, wastewater engineers, or those who are new to the field to gain an understanding about the importance of wastewater treatment.
A longer 20-hour version is also available for free for those looking to gain 20 training contact hours. NEIWPCC also offers a catalog of wastewater trainings in a variety of formats.
NEIWPCC works closely with state agencies and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide training, certification, and support to operators. Learn more about our role in wastewater.
Wastewater operator resources by state
The New England Water Environment Association is an organization of water and wastewater professionals throughout the region.
Connecticut
- Become a licensed operator: Operator Certification for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Job opportunities: Job Postings – CT WEA
- Management leadership training: Wastewater Management Leadership Program (10-month long program with administrative support from NEIWPCC)
- State water association: www.ctwea.org
Maine (NEIWPCC coordinated)
- Become a licensed operator: Maine Wastewater Operator Certification Exams
- Job opportunities: MeWea Career Opportunities
- Management leadership training: Maine Management Candidate School (Supported by the Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee; for both drinking water and wastewater professionals)
- State water association: www.mewea.org
Massachusetts (NEIWPCC coordinated)
- Become a licensed operator: Massachusetts Wastewater Operator Training and Certification
- Job opportunities: Search for Your Next Job Here! – Massachusetts Water Environment Association
- Management leadership training: Massachusetts Wastewater Management Training Program (Sponsored by NEIWPCC)
- State water association: www.mawea.org
New Hampshire
- Become a licensed operator: Wastewater Operator Certification
- Job opportunities: NH Water Pollution Control Association – View Jobs and Ads
- Management leadership training: New Hampshire Drinking Water and Wastewater Managers School
- State water association: www.nhwpca.org
New York
- Become a licensed operator: Wastewater Operator Certification
- Job opportunities: Jobs – New York Water Environment Association
- State water association: www.nywea.org
Rhode Island
- Become a licensed operator: Wastewater Operator Certification FAQs
- Job opportunities: Jobs | RICWA
- Management leadership training: Wastewater Leadership Boot Camp Program (Coordinated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Clean Water Association)
- State water association: https://ricwa.org
Vermont
- Become a licensed operator: Wastewater Treatment (Pollution Abatement) Facility Operator License info
- Job opportunities: Job Postings | Vermont Rural Water Association
- State water association: www.gmwea.org
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