Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

ERG

. Supervise and manage staff providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities nationwide .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water resources management and wastewater treatment, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive engineering reports and managing funding programs. Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and deliver high-quality projects while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Water Resources ManagementWastewater Treatment DesignEnvironmental Regulations ComplianceTechnical WritingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering Report DevelopmentWater Infrastructure DesignEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAdvanced Data AnalysisFunding Program Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationTeam MotivationClient Relationship ManagementPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

State Revolving Fund ProgramsWater QualitySustainable InfrastructureInnovative Treatment TechnologiesEngineering Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and manage staff providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities nationwide
Support utilities in securing funding and designing, constructing, and maintaining sustainable, resilient water infrastructure
Assess and promote innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies
Develop practical resources to reduce barriers to adoption of treatment technologies
Evaluate the design, costs, feasibility, and environmental impacts of proposed water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Guide preparation, review, and delivery of preliminary engineering reports
Manage environmental sampling and field survey programs
Perform advanced analyses of sampling results and prepare clear, concise technical reports
Provide guidance on eligibility, access, and technical requirements for federal water and wastewater funding programs, including State Revolving Fund programs
Lead business development activities, identify opportunities, develop client relationships, and support proposals and capture efforts
Collaborate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, state agencies, utilities, and other organizations on water quality, water resources, and infrastructure challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil, or a related engineering discipline
20–25 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources management, wastewater treatment, and design of municipal water and wastewater systems
Demonstrated expertise in developing comprehensive engineering reports, from preliminary assessments through final design
Strong understanding of applicable environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and compliance standards
Knowledge of federal water and wastewater funding programs, financing mechanisms, and eligibility requirements
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical staff while delivering high-quality work, exceeding client expectations, and achieving financial and project objectives
Collaborative leadership style with ability to motivate teams, foster cooperation, and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders
Experience in an engineering consulting environment, including project management, client development, proposal preparation, and contract delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Educational benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Generous 401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11–20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave per year, based on the state worked in
Friendly, flexible work environment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans