Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer

Erg; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Erg, based in Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking motivated individuals to join its water and wastewater engineering team. This role involves collaborating with the US EPA and other organizations to address challenges in water quality and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, experience in the field, and strong communication skills. Erg offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits while fostering a vibrant and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required).
• 3 to 8 years of experience.
• Team player with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability and interest in traveling.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance to water utilities.
• Assessing innovative treatment technologies.
• Evaluating design and environmental impacts of infrastructure projects.
• Conducting data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Proficiency in using spreadsheets and software

Strong time management skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work on multiple projects

Understanding of water treatment

Statistical software experience

Education

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

Tools

Statistical software (e.g., R)

Job description

Company Overview

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Overview

ERG is seeking talented, motivated individuals to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the US EPA, state agencies, and other organizations to address today’s most pressing challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities across the country to access funding and design, build, and maintain sustainable, resilient water infrastructure systems and provide clean water to their communities
• Assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies and developing resources to reduce barriers to adoption
• Evaluating the design, costs, and environmental impacts of potential water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Preparing preliminary engineering reports.
• Conducting sampling and survey programs, performing advanced data analysis of environmental sampling results, and developing concise data analysis reports
• Developing methods to control discharges of PFAS and other emerging contaminants that impact human health and the environment

Qualifications

• 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 using 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 work 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
• 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 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years 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.