Key skills
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMunicipal water system planningMunicipal wastewater system planningCapital Improvement ProgramsWater distribution system designWastewater collection system designWater treatment system designWastewater treatment system design3D modelingHydraulic analysisProcess designAsset management softwareMaster Plans developmentCapital Improvement Plans developmentFacility Plans developmentFeasibility Studies developmentMentoringCommunication
About this role
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 water infrastructure projects, assess community needs, and develop innovative solutions for clean drinking water and water quality protection.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Independently assessing community water and wastewater infrastructure needs
- Developing clear, well-documented planning documents and technical reports (e.g., Preliminary Engineering Reports)
- Delivering preliminary and detailed project designs suitable for securing infrastructure funding
- Leading meetings with community stakeholders to gather information, facilitate project support, and ensure stakeholder buy-in
- Supporting additional projects, including assessing and promoting innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, evaluating design, cost, and environmental impacts of water infrastructure projects, and contributing to efforts to reduce human health and environmental risks from PFAS and other emerging contaminants
- Mentoring junior and mid-level staff as a subject matter expert and technical leader
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state (multiple state licenses preferred)
- 15+ years of relevant experience in municipal 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
- Experience with decentralized wastewater systems is a plus but not required