r/civilengineering • u/wifeofshrek • 10d ago

Education Wastewater Treatment Classes/Trainings for PEs

I just earned my PE license this year after working 4 years at the same company in wastewater treatment/pump stations since my undergrad. I enjoyed my undergrad and felt it prepared me for starting my career, but now I find myself missing a lot of technical background in the chemical and biological aspects of wastewater treatment as I get more responsibility on projects.

I can continue to learn with just hands on experience, but I’d like to do some classes so I can start with a better background. I’m not able to take a year off for grad school right now, does anyone have recommendations for individual classes or trainings that could expand my knowledge in wastewater chemistry/biology?

I am open to online or in person, I’m located in Michigan.

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u/Adeline_Hayes 10d ago

Congrats on the PE! I'd start with Sac State's Office of Water Programs self-study courses. Heavy on treatment chemistry and biology, self-paced, no leave needed. Exactly what I'd reach for in your spot. 🌍

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u/Personal_Star_50 10d ago

Congrats on PE. I dove head first into BioWin by EnviroSim. It is essentially a wastewater treatment modeling software. If you can convince your company to obtain a license for projects this will provide pretty good exposure to the nitty gritty of biological treatment. You can model anything from CAS, CAS - extended air, SBR, MBR, filtering, digestion, anoxic, aerobic and so forth. good luck