Water/Wastewater Engineer

ERG

Water/Wastewater Engineer leading infrastructure projects across the U.S. at ERG, assessing needs and developing solutions for water quality and safety.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently assess community water and wastewater infrastructure needs and identify practical, cost-effective solutions
Develop clear, well-organized planning documents and technical reports, including Preliminary Engineering Reports (PERs)
Prepare preliminary and detailed project designs that municipalities can use to secure infrastructure funding
Lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather information, present recommendations, and foster project support and engagement
Depending on your experience and expertise, contribute to additional project areas, such as evaluating and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, analyzing the design, cost, and environmental impacts of infrastructure projects, or supporting other related technical initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, or the ability and commitment to obtain a PE license within 12 months of hire
5+ years of relevant experience in municipal water or wastewater system planning and design, with exposure to a variety of treatment systems; experience with funding, financing, and governance frameworks for Capital Improvement Programs is a plus
Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support community projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse stakeholders.

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

water infrastructure assessmentwastewater infrastructure assessmentPreliminary Engineering Reports (PERs)project designcost-effective solutionswater treatment technologieswastewater treatment technologiesenvironmental impact analysismunicipal system planningfunding and financing frameworks

Soft Skills

communication skillsstakeholder engagementproject supportinformation gatheringrecommendation presentationorganizational skillsindependent assessmentteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Environmental EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license