Civil Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Jobtailor

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Jobtailor in Alexandria, Virginia, seeks a water resources engineer to design municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, and prepare calculations, drawings, and memos for project teams.

Lead project tasks, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, 4+ years water resources experience, and Virginia P.E. or eligibility within six months are required. AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • 4+ years of water resources experience.
  • Virginia P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
  • Excellent speaking, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission, wastewater collection/conveyance, and stormwater systems.
  • Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations for water and wastewater conveyance planning and design.
  • Assist with technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
  • Perform hydraulic modeling of water and sewer systems.
  • Review shop drawings for conformance to contract documents.
  • Assist with technical proposals during key project pursuits.
  • Communicate and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers on project documents.
  • Support and mentor junior staff, including EITs and technicians.
  • Contribute to planning, design, engineering, and construction support for municipal infrastructure projects

Skills

Water Resources Eng
Hydraulic Modeling
Leadership
Communication
Project Management
Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
Civil 3D

Job description

  • Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water distribution/transmission, wastewater collection/conveyance, and stormwater systems
  • Research products and materials and conduct technical evaluations for water and wastewater conveyance planning and design
  • Assist with technical memoranda, studies, engineering reports, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
  • Perform hydraulic modeling of water and sewer systems
  • Review shop drawings for conformance to contract documents
  • Assist with technical proposals during key project pursuits
  • Communicate and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams
  • Work with senior Project Engineers and Managers on project documents
  • Support and mentor junior staff, including EITs and technicians
  • Contribute to planning, design, engineering, and construction support for municipal infrastructure projects
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline
  • 4+ years of water resources engineering experience
  • Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering project team including staff development
  • Must demonstrate excellent speaking, oral, and written communication skills
  • Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Applicants must undergo pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in water resources engineering, including design calculations, hydraulic modeling, and project management. Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with strong communication skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Hydraulic Modeling
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Design Calculations
  • Technical Evaluations
  • Engineering Reports
  • Quantity Takeoffs
  • Cost Estimates
Soft Skills
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Virginia Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Industry Keywords
  • Water Distribution
  • Wastewater Collection
  • Stormwater Systems
  • Municipal Infrastructure
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