Engineer, Water
Global Infrastructure•Washington, DC
•$81,200 - $121,800•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Water Design Engineer in the Washington D.C. area to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in design who is eager to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, with a focus on producing high-quality, practical engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3–6 years of experience in water, wastewater, and/or stormwater engineering consulting.
- Strong proficiency in GIS and AutoCAD with experience supporting engineering design and documentation.
- Foundational understanding of infrastructure design, including pipelines, manholes, pump systems, and grading plans.
- Understanding of soil conditions and erosion and sediment control practices.
- EIT required; PE license or ability to obtain within one year strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and clearly present technical information both verbally and in writing.
- Detail-oriented, collaborative, and client-focused with strong problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering design and consulting efforts for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Prepare hydraulic and hydrologic calculations to assist in system evaluations and design development.
- Utilize GIS and AutoCAD to develop, modify, and maintain project drawings, maps, dashboards and technical documentation.
- Support infrastructure condition assessments and contribute to rehabilitation planning efforts.
- Assist with permitting, cost estimating, and preparation of construction contract documents.
- Participate as a team member, supporting design tasks and continuing to build hands-on design experience.
- Engage directly with clients, providing clear communication, project updates, and presentations of deliverables.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support knowledge sharing across the group.
Benefits
- extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- continuing education benefits
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
