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
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.