Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

ERG; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and consulting firm in Alexandria, VA seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead diverse water infrastructure projects and engage directly with communities nationwide. Candidates must have extensive experience in water/wastewater systems and a PE license, with strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

401k plan

Profit sharing

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in water or wastewater system planning and design.
• Willingness to travel to assess community infrastructure needs.
• Experience developing Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, and Facility Plans for water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Independently assess community water or wastewater infrastructure needs and develop planning documents.
• Facilitate meetings with community stakeholders to gather information and gain project support.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to mentor junior staff

Experience evaluating infrastructure needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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 an experienced, highly motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead a variety of water infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to work directly with communities nationwide to assess infrastructure needs, develop projects, and access infrastructure funding. Your work will put communities on a path to addressing critical challenges in delivering clean, safe drinking water and protecting water quality.

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 an experienced, highly motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead a variety of water infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to work directly with communities nationwide to assess infrastructure needs, develop projects, and access infrastructure funding. Your work will put communities on a path to addressing critical challenges in delivering clean, safe drinking water and protecting water quality.

Job Description:

• As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer you will primarily lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts in providing technical assistance for the planning and design of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects in small, under-resourced communities
• Responsibilities include independently assessing community water or wastewater infrastructure needs, developing clear, well-documented planning documents and technical reports (e.g., Preliminary Engineering Reports), and delivering preliminary and detailed project designs that can be used to secure infrastructure funding
• You will also lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather relevant information and facilitate project support and buy-in
• Depending upon your qualifications and experience, you may support a variety of other projects, which could include assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, evaluating the design, cost, and environmental impacts of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and supporting efforts to reduce the human health and environmental impacts of PFAS and other emerging contaminants
• As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and subject matter expert, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior and mid-level staff
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (multiple state licenses preferred)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in water or wastewater system planning and design, including familiarity with funding, financing, and governance frameworks for Capital Improvement Programs
• Willingness to travel to assess community infrastructure needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience evaluating the infrastructure needs of small and rural communities
• Experience developing Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Facility Plans, and Feasibility Studies for water infrastructure
• Water distribution, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment system design experience, including working knowledge of 3D modeling, hydraulic analysis, process design, and asset management software
  

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.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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