Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. is seeking a talented engineer to join their water and wastewater engineering team in Fairfax, Virginia. The role involves providing technical assistance to water utilities, evaluating infrastructure designs, and conducting data analysis to ensure clean water for communities.

Qualified applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering with 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to water utilities.
• Evaluate design and environmental impacts of infrastructure.
• Conduct sampling, data analysis, and develop reports.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Proficiency in spreadsheets and software programs

Attention to detail and 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 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, information 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.

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.

Job Description

• 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 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 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

Ideal candidates will have experience with the following

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.