Municipal Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. They are seeking an experienced Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead various water infrastructure projects, working directly with communities to assess needs, develop projects, and secure funding for clean water initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer you will primarily lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and analysts in providing technical assistance to municipalities for the planning and design of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects in small, under-resourced communities
• Responsibilities include independently assessing community water or wastewater infrastructure needs, developing clear, well-documented planning documents and technical reports (e.g., Preliminary Engineering Reports), and delivering preliminary and detailed project designs that can be used to secure infrastructure funding
• You will also lead meetings with community stakeholders to gather relevant information and facilitate project support and buy-in
• Depending upon your qualifications and experience, you may support a variety of other projects, which could include assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, evaluating the design, cost, and environmental impacts of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and supporting efforts to reduce the human health and environmental impacts of PFAS and other emerging contaminants
• As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer and subject matter expert, you will also have the opportunity to mentor junior and mid-level staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state
• 15+ years of relevant experience in municipalities water or wastewater system planning and design, including familiarity with funding, financing, and governance frameworks for Capital Improvement Programs
• Willingness to travel to assess community infrastructure needs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience evaluating the infrastructure needs of small and rural communities
• Experience developing Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Facility Plans, and Feasibility Studies for water infrastructure
• Water distribution, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment system design experience, including working knowledge of 3D modeling, hydraulic analysis, process design, and asset management software
• Multiple state licenses preferred
• Experience with decentralized wastewater systems is a plus but not required