Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer

ERG; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ERG is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to support projects within our Water Practice in the Fairfax, VA area. The ideal candidate is a recent or upcoming graduate with an interest in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management, and coursework in water resources or wastewater management is required.

The selected candidate will provide project-level support on a variety of technical and analytical water projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field with a focus on water or wastewater.
• 0–1 year of professional experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; college transcripts required.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, including advanced Excel functions and R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Academic coursework or research in wastewater, water resources, or water quality.
• Internship or project experience in environmental consulting, water management, or related field.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance frameworks for water programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project support across ERG's water-related projects.
• Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to water resources, water quality, wastewater management, and water and wastewater treatment.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Evaluate water and wastewater treatment needs, system performance, and associated costs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project managers to support client objectives.
• Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks to facilitate successful project execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

ERG is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to support projects within our Water Practice in the Fairfax, VA area. The ideal candidate is a recent or upcoming graduate with an interest in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management, and coursework in water resources or wastewater management is required.

The selected candidate will provide project-level support on a variety of technical and analytical water projects.