Water/Wastewater Engineer III

Bowman Consulting; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer III to join our team in Virginia. The ideal candidate will lead complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and compliance while providing guidance to less experienced engineers.

We seek someone with a Bachelor's in civil engineering and at least 5 years of experience in water/wastewater systems. Benefits include insurance, a retirement plan, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field required.
• Five or more years of experience in water/wastewater projects.
• State professional licensure in relevant engineering discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water/wastewater analysis, design, and permitting projects.
• Provide technical direction over other engineers and manage projects.
• Assist with marketing and establishing client relationships.

Skills

Water/Wastewater systems

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication

Business development

Autocad

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Engineer III to join our team in Williamsburg, VA.

Purpose

Carry out complex or novel water/wastewater analysis, design, and permitting projects for public and private clients while meeting project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments.
• Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.

Do the Work

• Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the water/wastewater civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance, and delegation of assignments.
• Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes, or methods.
• Create own design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects.
• Perform field investigation or inspections.
• Conduct constructability reviews or assist in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Assist in recruiting and training younger staff and CAD drafters.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related field required at time of employment.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in water/wastewater or related projects.
• State professional licensure in relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and design software.
• Familiarity with reading construction plans.
• Experience with water/wastewater systems, water treatment, water distribution, pump stations and operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, and hydraulic modeling software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright or dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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EEO Statement

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General Information

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Contact Information

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