Water & Wastewater Engineer - Impactful, Flexible Role

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking talented engineers to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. You will collaborate with the US EPA, state agencies, and other organizations to tackle challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting utilities nationwide with funding access, performing data analysis, evaluating treatment technologies, and preparing engineering reports. Travel and cross-functional teamwork are expected.

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

Data analysis

Time management

Team player

Travel willingness

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Environmental/Civil)

GPA 3.0

Tools

R (statistics)

Job description

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is seeking talented engineers to join our expanding water and wastewater engineering team. You will collaborate with the US EPA, state agencies, and other organizations to tackle challenges in water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting utilities nationwide with funding access, performing data analysis, evaluating treatment technologies, and preparing engineering reports. Travel and cross-functional teamwork are expected.