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Interested in working at the Philadelphia Water Department?
If you take pride in the city and want to help Philadelphia grow and thrive, consider becoming a member of our team. Philadelphia Water Department employees provide safe water for residents to drink, supply water for industry, and protect the environment and the region’s water sources.
Civil Service
Philadelphia Water Department hires for jobs in professional and skilled trade fields including engineering, science, accounting, administration, heavy equipment operation, electrical, treatment plant operation, and general labor.
Primary benefits package includes:
- Excellent promotional opportunities
- Paid vacation, sick, and annual leave days
- Health benefits
- Pension and life insurance
PWD offers professional development opportunities such as:
- Tuition reiumbursement
- Professional certification assistance
- Leadership opportunities to grow
Apprenticeship & Student Employment
PWD hires students currently enrolled in an accredited high school, trade school, college, or other accredited institution, for short-term positions in engineering, science, data management, administration, and trades.
PWD also hires interested graduates of pre-apprenticeship programs, and career or technical education high school program for apprenticeships in skilled trades.
These job opportunities are advertised throughout the year. Join our email list and we’ll send job announcements directly to your inbox: