RedVector RV-6192

Water Well Design

Water Well Design

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Advanced

Item#: RV-6192

SME: William Hoffstetter, P.E.

Extracting groundwater for use as public water supply, irrigation, or industrial supply presents a challenge to Engineers, Geologists, and Well Drilling Contractors. Water wells must be designed to fit existing natural conditions. Factors including aquifer parameters (location, depth, rock types, and water yield capacity), geology and water quality, are unique to every location. The professional engineer, geologist, and well driller need to be informed of these factors to complete a successful water well construction project.

This two hour interactive online course will introduce you to the necessary steps in a water well design project. Proceeding with researching of local groundwater conditions to obtaining information necessary to locate and plan a well, this course presents techniques for designing a water well. You will learn valuable skills in the phases necessary to implement a well construction project.

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.



Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, the student will have achieved the following goals:
  • Knowledge of steps necessary for successful water well construction.

  • Skills in researching information to identify local geologic and groundwater conditions.

  • Improved ability to analyze site conditions and design a water well.

  • Increased knowledge of well construction methods and materials.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: William Hoffstetter, P.E.
William Hoffstetter, P.E. Photo
Mr. Hoffstetter is a Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon. He holds a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Portland State University.

Mr. Hoffstetter has over 25 years experience in Civil Engineering, including shoring and underground construction.

State Licenses
AK - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Engineer (General - ,)
AL - Geologist (General)
AR - Engineer (General - ,)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T1 and D1) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T2 and D2) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (Grade T3 and D3) (Technical)
CA - Water Operator (T4, T5, D4 and D5) (Technical)
DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)
DE - Engineer (General - ,)
FL - Contractor, Volusia County Irrigation (General)
FL - Engineer (General - 272)
Accreditation: Extracting groundwater for use as public water supply, irrigation, or industrial supply presents a challenge to Engineers, Geologists, and Well Drilling Contractors. Water wells must be designed to fit existing natural conditions. Factors including aquifer parameters (location, depth, rock types, and water yield capacity), geology and water quality, are unique to every location.
GA - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General - ,)
IA - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Engineer (General - ,)
ID - Water Operator (General)
ID - Well Driller (General)
IL - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (General - ,)
IL - Engineer, Structural (General - ,)
IN - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IN - Engineer (General - Board Approved - CE21800018)
KS - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
KS - Geologist (General)
KY - Engineer (General - ,)
KY - Well Driller, Certified (General)
LA - Contractor, Residential (General)
LA - Engineer (General - ,)
LA - Geoscientist, Professional (Technical)
MD - Engineer (General - ,)
MD - Land Surveyor (General)
ME - Engineer (General - ,)
MI - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Engineer (General - ,)
MN - Geoscientist (General)
MO - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General - ,)
MS - Engineer (General - ,)
MT - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Engineer (General - ,)
NC - Geologist (General - 170143)
ND - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
NH - Engineer (General - ,)
NH - Geologist (General)
NJ - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (General - ,)
NV - Engineer (General - ,)
NY - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
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NY - Geologist (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this program.
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OH - Public Water System Operator I (Operations and Maintenance - OEPA-D88695569-OM)
OH - Public Water System Operator II, III, & IV (Operations and Maintenance - OEPA-D88695569-OM)
OH - Water Distribution Operator I & II (Operations and Maintenance - OEPA-D88695569-OM)
OH - Water Operator Class A & Limited Class A (Operations and Maintenance - OEPA-D88695569-OM)
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OR - Geologist (General)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class A, B & C (1st Renewal) (General - 6866)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class A, B & C (Subsequent Renewals) (General - 6866)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class D, E & Grandparented (1st Renewal) (General - 6866)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class D, E & Grandparented (NTNC) (Subsequent Renewals) (General - 6866)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class Dn (1st Renewal) (General - 6866)
PA - Drinking Water Operator Class Dn (Subsequent Renewals) (General - 6866)
PA - Engineer (General - ,)
PA - Geologist (General)
PR - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Engineer (General - ,)
SC - Well Driller (General)
SD - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (Technical - ,)
TN - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare - ,)
TN - Well Driller or Installer (General)
TX - Engineer (General - ,)
TX - Geoscientist (General)
UT - Engineer (General - ,)
UT - Well Drillers (General)
VA - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General - ,)
VT - Engineer (General - ,)
WA - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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WV - Engineer (General - ,)
WY - Engineer (General - ,)
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American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
American Institute of Professional Geologists - AIPG - Member (General)
American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE - Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) (General)
American Society of Civil Engineers - ASCE - American Academy of Water Resources Engineer (AAWRE) (General)
Association of State Floodplain Managers - ASFPM - Certified Floodplain Manager (Core)
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (General - RV1480-2028)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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