Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer — Lead & Impact

Lever, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

EAP

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join its Water and Wastewater Engineering team in addressing water quality and infrastructure challenges. You will collaborate with EPA, state agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.

You will lead technical staff, mentor teams, manage projects, and support proposals while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and funding programs. A strong consulting background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 20–25 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources management, wastewater treatment, and the design of municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive engineering reports, from preliminary assessments through final design.
• Strong understanding of 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.
• Assist these utilities in securing funding and in designing, constructing, and maintaining sustainable, resilient water infrastructure.
• Assess and promote innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, and develop practical resources to reduce barriers to 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 analyses and prepare technical reports.
• Provide guidance on eligibility, access, and technical requirements for federal water and wastewater funding programs.
• Lead business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposals and other capture efforts.

Skills

Water resources management

Project management

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Business development

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil engineering

Job description

ERG seeks a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to join its Water and Wastewater Engineering team in addressing water quality and infrastructure challenges. You will collaborate with EPA, state agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.

You will lead technical staff, mentor teams, manage projects, and support proposals while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and funding programs. A strong consulting background is preferred.