Water/Wastewater Engineer

ERG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Profit sharing

Educational benefits

Job summary

ERG, a research and consulting firm in Arlington, Virginia, seeks a motivated individual to independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs and develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a PE license, along with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include leading meetings with community stakeholders and preparing technical reports. Benefits include competitive salaries, health and dental insurance, generous vacation days, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal water or wastewater system planning and design.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support community projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
• Develop clear, well-organized planning documents and technical reports.
• Lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather information.

Skills

Municipal water system planning

Wastewater system design

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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.

Job Description

• Independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs and identify practical, cost-effective solutions
• Develop clear, well-organized planning documents and technical reports, including Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs)
• Prepare preliminary and detailed project designs that municipalities can use to secure infrastructure funding
• Lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather information, present recommendations, and foster project support and engagement
• Depending on your experience and expertise, contribute to additional project areas, such as evaluating and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, analyzing the design, cost, and environmental impacts of infrastructure projects, or supporting other related technical initiatives

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, or the ability and commitment to obtain a PE license within 12 months of hire
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal water or wastewater system planning and design, with exposure to a variety of treatment systems; experience with funding, financing, and governance frameworks for Capital Improvement Programs is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support community projectsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders

Benefits

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.