Water & Wastewater Engineer — Design, Data & Impact

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; 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 days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

ERG is seeking talented, motivated individuals to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. You’ll collaborate with the US EPA, state agencies, and organizations to address challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

The role involves assisting utilities nationwide with funding access, design, and durable water systems. Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years of experience in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (college transcripts required).
• 3 to 8 years of experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and other software programs to compile, analyze, and present data.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking, and the ability to develop quality client-ready deliverables.
• Team player and motivator with the ability to foster cooperation.
• Ability and interest in traveling.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities across the country to access funding and design, build, and maintain sustainable, resilient water infrastructure systems and provide clean water to their communities
• Assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies and developing resources to reduce barriers to adoption
• Evaluating the design, costs, and environmental impacts of potential water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Preparing preliminary engineering reports.
• Conducting sampling and survey programs, performing advanced data analysis of environmental sampling results, and developing concise data analysis reports
• Developing methods to control discharges of PFAS and other emerging contaminants that impact human health and the environment

Skills

Writing & communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Travel willingness

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering

Tools

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Job description

ERG is seeking talented, motivated individuals to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. You’ll collaborate with the US EPA, state agencies, and organizations to address challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

The role involves assisting utilities nationwide with funding access, design, and durable water systems. Ideal candidates bring 3–8 years of experience in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a proven ability