Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer

ERG; Washington (District of Columbia); 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. This opportunity is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate with an interest in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management.

Coursework in water resources and/or wastewater management is required. The selected candidate will provide project-level support on a variety of technical and analytical water projects.

Qualifications

• BS in a related engineering/science field with a focus on water or wastewater.
• 0–1 year of professional experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0; college transcripts required.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, including advanced Excel functions and R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team.
• Academic coursework or research in wastewater, water resources, or water quality.
• Internship or project experience in environmental consulting or water management.
• 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/wastewater treatment.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Evaluate water and wastewater treatment needs, system performance, and costs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project managers.
• Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks to facilitate successful project execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant water/wastewater field

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

ERG is seeking an entry-level environmental professional to support projects within our Water Practice. This opportunity is ideal for a recent or upcoming graduate with an interest in water resources, water quality, and wastewater management.

Coursework in water resources and/or wastewater management is required. The selected candidate will provide project-level support on a variety of technical and analytical water projects.