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Careers

Work at MMSD – Partners for a Cleaner Environment

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 in your community who is 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 team is made up of environmental stewards who are committed to serving the one million people in the greater Milwaukee area. 

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Water Careers

Find Your Path Towards a Water Career

Water careers need passionate individuals like you to shape the future. No matter your background, there’s a role for everyone in the water sector.
 

Water Career Opportunities

Employ Milwaukee - Workforce Development

Contact a Career Navigator

In partnership with Employ Milwaukee

A career navigator will reach out to discuss career opportunities, training programs, and educational water careers.
 

Contact a Navigator 

 

 

Job Opportunities with Our Partners

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

One water Our water

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

“While Milwaukee is a water-centric city, our water workforce does not reflect of our residents. To build a workforce reflective of our community, 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 at MMSD


MMSD Internship & Co-op Programs

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

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About MMSD

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 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, and we can help you find your water career path.

MMSD is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons. MMSD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

MMSD Employee Testimonials

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“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 | Research Associate at MMSD

 

“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 | Senior Project Manager at MMSD

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Kevin Patterson, a Public Engagement Specialist at MMSD, 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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Protect the environment and get into the right water career for you.

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