Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead impactful water infrastructure projects across the nation. This role offers the chance to work closely with communities, assessing their infrastructure needs and developing sustainable solutions for clean drinking water. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, engage with stakeholders, and mentor junior staff, all while contributing to projects that address critical environmental challenges. With a vibrant work culture and competitive benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in public health and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water or wastewater system planning and design.
• Experience developing Master Plans and Capital Improvement Plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in providing technical assistance for water infrastructure projects.
• Independently assess community water or wastewater infrastructure needs.

Skills

Leadership and Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Strong written and oral communication skills

Water/Wastewater system planning and design

3D modeling and hydraulic analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Asset management software

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 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 help communities address critical challenges in delivering clean, safe drinking water and protecting water quality.

Job Description:

1. Leadership and Project Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts in providing technical assistance for planning and designing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects in small, under-resourced communities.
2. Infrastructure Assessment and Planning: Independently assess community water or wastewater infrastructure needs, develop well-documented planning documents and technical reports (e.g., Preliminary Engineering Reports), and deliver preliminary and detailed project designs for funding purposes.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather information and facilitate project support and buy-in.
4. Additional Projects: Support various other projects, including assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, evaluating design, costs, environmental impacts, and addressing emerging contaminants like PFAS.
5. Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level staff as a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and subject matter expert.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (multiple 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.
• Experience with water distribution, wastewater collection, and treatment system design, including knowledge of 3D modeling, hydraulic analysis, process design, and asset management software.

Salary range: $110,000 - $170,000 per year.

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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays, and 56 hours or more of sick leave annually (pro-rated for part-time employees). The salary depends on experience and qualifications.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer complying with all EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Note: The official ERG website is https://www.erg.com. Candidates may be screened via phone or video interviews, and in some cases, in-person meetings may be required before employment confirmation.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail] or calling [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. We are dedicated to serving clients committed to making the world a better place. We promote fairness and respect within our organization and in our external partnerships.