Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer – Municipal Systems

ERG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

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

This role offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise to projects that support healthier communities and protect public health and the environment while advancing your career within a

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 the design of municipal water and wastewater systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive engineering reports, from preliminary assessments through final design.
• 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.
• Collaborative leadership style, with the ability to motivate teams, foster cooperation, and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• 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. Support these utilities in securing funding and in designing, constructing, and maintaining sustainable, resilient water infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable water to their communities.
• 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

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

This role offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise to projects that support healthier communities and protect public health and the environment while advancing your career within a