Water/Wastewater Engineer

Whitman,-Requardt-; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Life Insurance and short/long-term dis

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced water/wastewater engineer in Fairfax, VA. The role involves planning, hydraulic modeling, design, and construction management of water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, tanks, and related systems.

The candidate will lead technical tasks, develop proposals, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high-quality communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering from ABET-accredited program
• P.E. license in Virginia or eligible via comity within 6 months
• 5–10 years of progressive water/wastewater experience
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater projects
• Prepare and monitor budgets, deliver projects on time and on budget
• Control work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billings
• Participate in construction phase management (pre-bid, interpretations, post-bid)
• Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews
• Lead project planning from procurement through closeout and monitor status

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Project leadership

Oral and written communication

Mentoring staff

Education

BS Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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Full Time Fairfax, VA, US

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking an experienced Water/wastewater engineer with progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, hydraulic modeling, design and construction management, of water and wastewater facilities, pipelines, water storage tanks, pumping stations, force mains, and the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to be able to independently work on technical tasks with minimum supervision, lead and coordinate technical tasks and, when appropriate, serve as the project design lead. The successful candidate will also support the preparation of technical proposals in particular the development of technical approaches. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.

• Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater projects
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality requirements
• Responsible for control of work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billings on projects
• Participate in construction phase management, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation
• Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews
• Lead project planning efforts from procurement and negotiation through execution and closeout, while continuing to monitor project status and control execution to achieve project goals

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• P.E. registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design and construction management
• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $185,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basiswithout the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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