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Careers

WORK AT MMSD: Partners for a Cleaner Environment

Do you want to work at MMSD, but there are no current open positions in your field? Sign up for our Job Interest Card to be notified when a position opens for the categories you select.

Are you interested in protecting the environment using state-of-the-art technology and innovative problem-solving techniques? Can you envision yourself as a team member for a diverse employer striving to be a national leader in water reclamation, flood management, sustainability, and improving water quality? If you answered yes, then please read on:

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) offers various technical and professional employment opportunities; our employees are environmental stewards committed to serving our community.

MMSD is a regional governmental agency that serves 1.1 million people in the greater Milwaukee area. MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services.

At MMSD, you can look forward to a satisfying career with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

We encourage you to apply for a position and join our diverse team to support your community while protecting our environment. We are dedicated to developing the next generation of the water workforce through various career exploration and training opportunities.

MMSD is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+, veterans, and individuals living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all! Please contact us for more information.

Are You Interested in a Career In Water but Need Help Finding The Right Fit?

Please contact the water sector career navigator with Employ Milwaukee. The career navigator will contact you so that you can learn more about career opportunities and related training and educational career programs.

“While Milwaukee is a water-centric city, our water workforce does not reflect the diversity of our residents. To build a more diverse workforce we are investing in and partnering with community-based workforce partners and other water sector employers -- there is no such thing as a “go it alone” approach when developing our future workforce.” Kevin L. Shafer, P.E. Executive Director – MMSD

For additional jobs in the water industry visit, MMSD’s contracted wastewater treatment operator that maintains Jones Island and South Shore water reclamation facilities, Veolia Water Milwaukee, LLC.

At One Water Our Water, you can learn about water education, training, certification programs, and current job openings in the water sector in the Greater Milwaukee area.

MMSD Employee Testimonials

“Milwaukee has gone through drastic changes over the last couple centuries and I’m most interested in seeing how those changes have impacted water quality in Lake Michigan. Many people in the city are getting together to improve Milwaukee's waterways and Lake Michigan, and I get to see firsthand how these improvements are making a difference to our environment.”

- Mitch Olds, MMSD - Water Resource Specialist

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“Being a Project Engineer in the water industry finds a balance between protecting the public health and providing valuable service to improve water quality. There are many uses for water beyond drinking and bathing. Working in the water industry gives you the opportunity to directly impact the environment by reducing water pollution and improve public safety."

- Courtney Allen, MMSD - Senior Project Engineer

Kevin Patterson, Public Engagement Specalist, had the opportunity to share his story as part of the UW-Madison Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) initiative, which aims to inspire, support, and uplift Black males pursuing STEM studies.

MMSD internship and co-op programs help students gain experience with careers in the water-related industries in our community.

Flannery Doyle's interest in construction and water resulted in a co-op with MMSD when she was still in school, leading to her employment as an MMSD engineer.