Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer

ERG

Mid-Level Water and Wastewater Engineer supporting underserved utilities with funding and infrastructure projects. Collaborating with EPA, state agencies, and organizations on water quality challenges.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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) and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisenvironmental samplingengineering designcost evaluationwater treatment technologieswastewater treatment technologiesPFAS control methodsreport preparationproject managementsustainable infrastructure

Soft Skills

strong writing skillscommunication skillstime managementattention to detailcritical thinkingteam collaborationmotivationclient-ready deliverablesadaptabilitycooperation