Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA
•$116,000 - $149,000•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 the Fairfax, Virginia office. The position supports municipal clients in addressing complex water and wastewater infrastructure and treatment challenges. The successful candidate will work on projects involving pump stations, pipelines, storage tanks, and treatment facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on engineering and design. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex water infrastructure projects and work with current technology.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Four to eight years of experience in water and wastewater engineering, planning, modeling, and process mechanical design.
  • Experience preparing reports, 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 required.
  • Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with 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.
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