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Municipal Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Eastern Research Group Inc.· Consulting Services – Engineering and Science
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Hybrid (Fairfax, VA / Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Arlington, VA)$150k - $185kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer in the Water and Wastewater Engineering team to support federal, state, utilities, and other organizations on water quality, resources, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage staff providing technical assistance to small, underserved water and wastewater utilities nationwide
  • Support utilities in securing funding and in designing, constructing, and maintaining sustainable, resilient water infrastructure
  • Assess and promote innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies, and develop practical resources to reduce barriers to their adoption
  • Evaluate the design, costs, feasibility, and environmental impacts of proposed water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Guide the 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 internal and external guidance on eligibility, access, and technical requirements associated with federal water and wastewater funding programs, including the State Revolving Fund programs
  • Lead business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposals and other capture efforts

Qualifications

  • 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 the 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 the ability to motivate teams, foster cooperation, and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Experience working in an engineering consulting environment, including project management, client development, proposal preparation, and contract delivery

Skills

Required:Engineering leadershipTechnical writingProject management

Benefits

  • health and dental insurance
  • life insurance
  • long-term disability
  • educational benefits
  • FSAs
  • a generous 401k plan
  • profit sharing
  • an 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 (state dependent)
  • and more
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Eastern Research Group Inc.

Helping our clients protect public health and the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, plan and design facilities, advance national security, and achieve other positive outcomes.

ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.

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