Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is hiring a Project Engineer experienced in water and wastewater engineering, planning, modeling, and construction for its Mid-Atlantic Water practice in Fairfax, Virginia. The role supports municipal clients addressing complex water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment challenges. Project work includes the engineering and design of pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks, and treatment facilities, performed collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering, planning, modeling, and process mechanical design.
• Specific experience preparing reports and design plans and specifications for municipal water and wastewater system projects in Virginia, including pump stations, tanks, and treatment facilities.
• Experience coordinating engineering work and interfacing with other engineering and support disciplines.
• Experience interfacing with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel, as some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia PE license, strongly preferred, or ability to obtain a Virginia PE license within one year.
• Hydraulic modeling experience, including WaterCAD and SewerCAD, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and work within multidisciplinary teams on the engineering and design of water and wastewater pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks, and treatment facilities.
• Prepare reports, design plans, and specifications for municipal water and wastewater system projects.
• Coordinate engineering work and interface with other engineering and support disciplines.
• Interface with clients.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level