Clean Water Careers Start Here
Rhode Island's clean water sector runs on skilled people — browse current openings below, or explore ways RICWA supports the pipeline of operators, engineers, and technicians entering the field.
Current openings
Environmental Analyst – Trainer & Technical Assistance Provider
NEIWPCC
NEIWPCC is hiring multiple part-time trainers for its wastewater training and technical assistance programs, which offer more than 100 training events a year across the Northeast.
- Prepare and deliver wastewater courses (chemistry, biology, microbiology, operations, lab procedures, safety) in live-virtual, in-person, and self-paced formats
- Help develop new courses and update existing ones
- Provide on-site technical assistance to treatment plant operators — diagnosing operational problems and recommending process control, maintenance, and management changes
- Ideal candidate: PE license or Wastewater Operator Certification from a NEIWPCC member state (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT) equivalent to MA Grade 4 or higher, with considerable municipal or industrial plant O&M experience; training experience preferred
- Up to 1,000 hours/year; occasional daytime travel (valid license and own vehicle required), occasional overnights. Benefits limited to Social Security, unemployment, workers’ comp, and 403(b) salary deferral.
Email a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample. Put #27-Lowell-001 in the subject line. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
Wastewater Treatment Site Manager
428 Consulting LLC
Lead operations at an industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facility — overseeing plant operations, regulatory compliance, personnel, and environmental stewardship while working directly with customers.
- Required: Massachusetts Grade/Class 3 Municipal Wastewater Operator License and Grade/Class 3 Industrial Wastewater Operator License
- Preferred: 5+ years of wastewater operations experience, plus supervisory or management experience
- Experience with industrial pretreatment, regulatory compliance and reporting, lab operations, and sludge dewatering/disposal
More Places to Look
Beyond what's posted here, these regional boards and search engines are updated regularly with wastewater and clean water openings.
Workforce Development Committee
RICWA's new Workforce Development Committee is focused on growing and strengthening Rhode Island's clean water workforce — connecting students, career-changers, and industry professionals through networking events, mentorship, and outreach across the state.
Networking events and other committee activities will be announced here as they're scheduled. Interested in joining the committee or attending an event? Email ricwa@ricwa.org.
Post a job
Hiring? RICWA shares openings from facilities and companies across the state. Email the position title, a short description or PDF, and how to apply to ricwa@ricwa.org and we’ll post it here.
Giving back to the environment
Established in 1952, the Rhode Island Clean Water Association (formerly the Narragansett Water Pollution Control Association) is a non-profit organization created to promote the advancement of knowledge concerning the nature, collection, treatment, and disposal of domestic and industrial wastewaters. A career in clean water is essential work — learn how to get started.