Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer

ERG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG is seeking talented individuals to join our water and wastewater engineering team in Washington, D.C. You will collaborate with agencies to tackle challenges in water quality and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in engineering, have 3-8 years of experience, and possess strong communication skills. ERG offers competitive salaries along with excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, 401k plans, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 with college transcripts required.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Technical writing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to water utilities.
• Assess and promote innovative water treatment technologies.
• Evaluate costs and impacts of infrastructure projects.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports.
• Conduct sampling and data analysis.

Skills

Strong writing and communication skills

Proficiency in spreadsheets and software

Strong time management skills

Attention to detail

Team player and motivator

Ability and interest in traveling

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, 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.

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

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.

If you’re a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at Resumes‑[e-mail] or call [phone].