Senior Engineer – Linear Water Infrastructure

InterAgency Inc.

. Support annual and comprehensive updates to the utility's CIP and linear facilities plans .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on planning, design, and condition assessment of water transmission and distribution systems. Proficient in developing renewal strategies, risk-based prioritization, and technical documentation while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License10+ Years Of Experience In Water InfrastructureTechnical Writing SkillsExperience With Large-Diameter Pressure Pipe

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Hard Skills

Condition AssessmentRenewal RecommendationsConstruction Cost OpinionsHydraulic ModelingGIS AnalysisRisk-Based PrioritizationTechnical Memoranda PreparationEngineering DrawingsProject ScopingField Inspections

Soft Skills

MentoringEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

GIS SoftwareHydraulic ModelsCondition Assessment Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

DBIACCMPMPDC Licensure

Industry Keywords

Water UtilityCapital Improvement ProgramAWWA StandardsWastewater ConveyanceLinear Assets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support annual and comprehensive updates to the utility's CIP and linear facilities plans
Use assessment data, break history, hydraulic models, and GIS to identify needs and develop reliability, resiliency, and level-of-service strategies
Develop renewal strategies and targets for linear assets
Develop risk-based prioritization recommendations
Validate scopes, budgets, sequencing, schedules, and assumptions for linear projects
Prepare, peer review, and seal technical memoranda, engineering drawings, reports, submittal and RFI responses, and cost opinions
Review third-party and developer designs for conformance with utility standards
Support updates to linear design standards
Mentor junior engineers
Coordinate with staff and contractors on other programs
Recommend technologies and locations for condition assessments
Observe inspections on-site
Coordinate corrosion and cathodic protection evaluations
Plan shutdown, isolation, and sequencing strategies with operations staff to maintain service
Provide rapid engineering support during main breaks and emergencies, including failure investigation
Interface effectively with the client at DC Water

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license
DC licensure preferred; candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain DC licensure by reciprocity within six months of hire
10+ years of experience in planning, design, or condition assessment of water transmission and distribution or wastewater conveyance infrastructure
Significant experience with large-diameter pressure pipe
Experience translating condition assessment data into renewal recommendations and capital project scopes
Experience preparing construction cost opinions for linear projects
Strong technical writing skills
Ability to present findings to utility staff and leadership
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel to project and field sites throughout the DC metro region
Master's degree in civil engineering preferred
DBIA, CCM, or PMP credentials preferred
Experience supporting a large water utility's capital improvement program preferred
Experience with large-diameter line condition assessment and rehabilitation preferred
Familiarity with relevant AWWA standards and manuals preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability to perform office duties involving computer use, technical reading, data analysis, and communication
Ability to conduct periodic field visits involving uneven terrain and active construction sites, use required personal protective equipment, and follow utility site safety protocols

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a Safe Harbor employer match
Up to 20 days of paid time off annually, prorated during your first year
Paid holidays and paid leave benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing
Reasonable accommodation as needed