Entry Level Environmental Engineer, Water Practice

ERG

Entry Level Environmental Engineer at ERG providing technical support for water projects. Assisting in research, analysis, and project coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical and project support across ERG’s water projects
Assist with research, data collection, and analysis related to water resources, water quality, wastewater management, and water and wastewater treatment
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and project deliverables
Analyze water and wastewater treatment needs, treatment performance and costs
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and project managers to support client objectives
Assist with project coordination and administrative tasks that support successful project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on water/wastewater, or a related field
0-1 years of professional experience
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Strong data analysis skills including advanced Excel functions and R
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Academic coursework or research experience related to wastewater, water resources, or water quality
Internship or project experience in environmental consulting, water management, or related fields
Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance frameworks related to water programs

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 analysisadvanced Excel functionsRwater resourceswater qualitywastewater managementwater treatmentproject coordinationtechnical report preparationproblem-solving

Soft Skills

analytical skillsresearch skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workcollaborative workteamwork