1. The major of water conservancy engineering in Hohai University can be engaged in the technical application and management of water conservancy and hydropower units and small and medium-sized water conservancy projects. Mainly for grass-roots water conservancy units, engaged in small and medium-sized farmland water conservancy project planning and design, construction site technology and management, water conservancy project construction supervision, but also engaged in quality management, safety management, cost calculation, technical data management and water conservancy and hydropower project operation management.

2. Hohai University's water conservancy engineering major trains senior engineering and technical personnel who have knowledge of water conservancy and hydropower engineering survey, planning, design, construction, scientific research and management, and can engage in planning, design, construction, scientific research and management in water conservancy and hydropower departments. The employment prospects are very broad and the employment rate is very high.