Water / Wastewater Engineer

Racey Engineering, PLLC; Luray (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Racey Engineering, PLLC in Virginia (Luray or Roanoke) is expanding its water and wastewater practice and seeks a Water/Wastewater Engineer at mid-level or senior level to design and deliver municipal and private water, sanitary, and stormwater projects.

You will own design, mentor staff, coordinate with clients, and manage scope, schedule, and fees, with travel across Virginia and occasional overnight. Full-time, in-person or hybrid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of water and wastewater engineering experience for mid-level.
• 10–15+ years for senior level.
• Virginia PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months by comity.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydraulic modeling using WaterCAD, SewerCAD, or equivalent.
• Prepare reports, master plans, and capacity analyses; develop plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with municipal utilities and public service authorities; manage scope, schedule, and budgets.
• Mentor engineers and EITs; represent Racey at industry events.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I-81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

About Us

Who are we?

Racey Engineering, PLLC is a privately held, HubZone-certified engineering and surveying firm in the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valleys of Virginia. Our offices are in Luray and Roanoke, Virginia, and we serve core clients up and down the I-81 corridor and throughout the Commonwealth. We built this firm on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Our team brings together experience from a range of disciplines and industries, which lets us deliver practical, tailored solutions on every project we take on.

What is our purpose?

Provide Value·Create Opportunity·Enhance Community

What are our Core Values?

Accountable— We each take responsibility for our actions, commitments, and delivering results.

Loyal— We demonstrate dedication and faithfulness to the company, the team, and its goals. That support carries through to our clients and community.

Passionate— We approach our work with enthusiasm, energy, and a deep commitment to excellence.

Honest— Communication is central to how we work. We communicate with integrity, transparency, and authenticity, even when it is difficult.

Adaptive— We embrace change and flexibility with a positive mindset and adjust to new challenges and environments.

Why people build a career here

Racey Engineering is a 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia firm. You will find a family-oriented culture that cares about you and your family, and about making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You will work on projects across the Commonwealth while we support you as you learn and grow your technical and professional skills. We are looking for people who share our values and want to contribute to a strong work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance - $0 deductible, with 75% of the employee premium paid by Racey
• Group term life insurance
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match, and profit sharing option
• Paid leave and holidays
• Education and tuition reimbursement, including EIT and PE
• Referral bonus program

Listing summary

Design and deliver municipal and private water, sanitary, and stormwater projects alongside our Senior Wastewater Program Manager, in a practice we are actively growing. Mid-level or senior.

About the role

Racey Engineering is expanding its water and wastewater practice and is hiring a Water / Wastewater Engineer to design and deliver municipal and private water, sanitary, and stormwater projects. You will work alongside our Senior Wastewater Program Manager on a growing portfolio - owning the design and delivery of your own assignments, mentoring supporting staff, and helping grow the client base across Virginia.

We hire at the mid-level or senior level based on your experience.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and design of water distribution and transmission systems, sanitary sewer collection, pump stations, force mains, and stormwater conveyance.
• Perform hydraulic modeling in WaterCAD, SewerCAD, or equivalent.
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports, master plans, capacity analyses, and condition assessments.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for competitive bid or negotiated construction.
• Support treatment plant projects - process evaluation, upgrades, and hydraulic profile analysis - coordinating with process specialists as needed.
• Serve as Racey's primary technical contact for assigned water and wastewater clients, and coordinate with municipal utilities and public service authorities.
• Prepare and submit permit applications through VDEQ (VPDES, VWPP, VPA), VDH Waterworks, and USACE.
• Own project scope, schedule, and fee budget; prepare proposals and scope amendments.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction, and support startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Establish design standards and QA/QC procedures, mentor engineers and EITs, and represent Racey at Industry Conferences and Tradeshows (senior level).

What you need - Mid-Level

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5-10 years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Virginia PE license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months by comity.
• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling and PS&E preparation for water and wastewater projects.
• Working knowledge of AWWA, ASCE, NSF, and Ten States Standards, plus VA DEQ and VDH requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Senior level adds

• 10-15+ years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
• Proven experience as Engineer of Record, including pump stations and treatment facility upgrades.
• Track record of managing design fees in excess of $500K per assignment.
• Established client relationships with Virginia municipal utilities and public service authorities.
• Experience mentoring and leading a technical team.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
• USDA Rural Development, DEQ SLAF, and Virginia Resources Authority funded project experience.
• SCADA, instrumentation, and controls coordination.
• GIS (Esri) for utility asset management.
• Familiarity with the I-81 corridor, and the Shenandoah and Roanoke Valley municipalities.

Travel and schedule

• Full-time, in person or hybrid, based out of Luray or Roanoke, VA.
• Site visits to treatment facilities, pump stations, and active construction; ability to navigate uneven terrain and confined spaces with appropriate training.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Travel throughout Virginia, typically 20 to 30 percent, with occasional overnight assignments.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

Compensation

$85,000 - $102,000 per year, set by level and experience. Signing bonus and bonus opportunities are available.

Equal Opportunity

Racey Engineering, PLLC, in accordance with State and Federal laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or veteran status. Racey Engineering, PLLC is required by law and by virtue of its contract(s) with the federal government to take affirmative action to employ women, minorities, otherwise qualified disabled individuals, and Vietnam-era and disabled veterans. Racey Engineering, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.