Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

Generous 401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking motivated individuals to join our water and wastewater engineering team in Alexandria, Virginia. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to utilities, promote innovative treatment technologies, and evaluate infrastructure projects.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, 3-8 years of experience, and strong communication skills. ERG offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, creating a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required).
• 3 to 8 years of experience.
• Ability and interest in traveling.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to underserved utilities.
• Assess and promote innovative water treatment technologies.
• Evaluate design, costs, and environmental impacts.
• Conduct sampling and advanced data analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Strong writing and communication skills

Time management skills

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering

Tools

Statistical software packages (e.g., R)

Job description

ERG is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. The role involves collaborating with the U.S. EPA, state agencies, and other organizations to address critical challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to underserved utilities across the country to access funding and design, build, and maintain sustainable, resilient water infrastructure systems and provide clean water to their communities.
• Assess and promote innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies and develop resources to reduce barriers to adoption.
• Evaluate design, costs, and environmental impacts of potential infrastructure projects.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports.
• Conduct sampling and survey programs, perform advanced data analysis of environmental sampling results, and develop concise analysis reports.
• Develop methods to control discharges of PFAS and other emerging contaminants that impact human health and the environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required).
• 3 to 8 years of experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and other software programs to compile, analyze, and present data.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking, and the ability to develop quality client‑ready deliverables.
• Team player and motivator with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability and interest in traveling.

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment and municipal system design.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Technical writing experience.
• Statistical software packages (e.g., R) and coursework in statistics.

Benefits

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401(k) plan, profit sharing, an employee assistance program, 11‑20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, and 56 or more hours of sick leave per year (pro‑rated for part‑time). The salary range for all positions depends on years of experience and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.