Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
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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.
ERG is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead a variety of water infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to work directly with communities nationwide to assess infrastructure needs, develop projects, and access infrastructure funding. Your work will put communities on a path to addressing critical challenges in delivering clean, safe drinking water and protecting water quality.
Job Description
As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer, you will:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts in providing technical assistance to municipalities for the planning and design of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects in small, under-resourced communities
- Independently assess community water or wastewater infrastructure needs, developing clear, well-documented planning documents and technical reports (e.g., Preliminary Engineering Reports), and delivering preliminary and detailed project designs that can be used to secure infrastructure funding
- Lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather relevant information and facilitate project support and buy-in
- Support a variety of other projects, which could include assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, evaluating the design, cost, and environmental impacts of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and supporting efforts to reduce the human health and environmental impacts of PFAS and other emerging contaminants
- Mentor junior and mid-level staff
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (multiple state licenses preferred)
- 15+ years of relevant experience in municipalities water or wastewater system planning and design, including familiarity with funding, financing, and governance frameworks for Capital Improvement Programs
- Experience with decentralized wastewater systems is a plus but not required
- Willingness to travel to assess community infrastructure needs
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience evaluating the infrastructure needs of small and rural communities
- Experience developing Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Facility Plans, and Feasibility Studies for water infrastructure
- Water distribution, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment system design experience, including working knowledge of 3D modeling, hydraulic analysis, process design, and asset management software
Compensation
- $110,000 - $170,000 a year
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
- 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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