Hydrology and Meteorology - Job Description

Hydrologists conduct the basic hydrology research that engineers apply to real-world problems. Their duties involve measuring properties such as stream volume and flow, collecting and testing water samples, evaluating the environmental impacts of pollution and natural disasters and predicting the future effects of water-related phenomena, such as erosion and sedimentation buildup. Based on their findings, they are often asked to prepare written analyses of water project proposals for engineers and governmental bodies.