Water/Wastewater Engineer

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

A leading research and consulting firm in Virginia seeks a qualified individual to independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs. You will be responsible for developing planning documents, preparing project designs for municipalities, and leading meetings with stakeholders to gather information and foster project support. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salaries and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal water or wastewater system planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or commitment to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support community projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs.
• Develop planning documents and technical reports.
• Prepare project designs for municipalities.
• Lead meetings with stakeholders to gather information and present recommendations.
• Contribute to additional technical initiatives as experience allows.

Skills

Civil or Environmental Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Mar 02, 2026

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 projects
• Strong 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, and 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part‑time) and more.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG’s online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.