Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer (Civil/Env)

Erg; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ERG seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our Water and Wastewater Engineering team. You will collaborate with the EPA, state agencies, utilities, and other organizations to address challenges related to water quality, water resources, and infrastructure.

This role requires leading staff, supporting funding programs, evaluating project feasibility, and delivering engineering reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil, or a related engineering discipline.
• 20-25 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources management, wastewater treatment, and design of municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of federal water and wastewater funding programs, financing mechanisms, and eligibility requirements.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical staff while delivering high-quality work, exceeding client expectations, and achieving financial and project objectives.
• Experience working in an engineering consulting environment, including project management, client development, proposal preparation, and contract delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities nationwide.
• Assess and promote innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, and develop practical resources to reduce barriers to their adoption.
• Evaluate the design, costs, feasibility, and environmental impacts of proposed water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Guide the preparation, review, and delivery of preliminary engineering reports.
• Manage environmental sampling and field survey programs; perform advanced analyses of sampling results; and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Provide internal and external guidance on eligibility, access, and technical requirements associated with federal water and wastewater funding programs, including the State Revolving Fund programs.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposals and other capture efforts.

Skills

Staff leadership

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Proposal development

Education

Engineering degree (chemical/environmental/civil)

Job description

ERG seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our Water and Wastewater Engineering team. You will collaborate with the EPA, state agencies, utilities, and other organizations to address challenges related to water quality, water resources, and infrastructure.

This role requires leading staff, supporting funding programs, evaluating project feasibility, and delivering engineering reports while ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.