Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer

Dewberry • Fairfax, VA

6d • $86,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer for its Fairfax, Virginia office to join the growing Mid-Atlantic Water Group, focusing on municipal or industrial treatment design. The position supports water and wastewater design projects for municipal and industrial clients. Work may include treatment plant process evaluations and troubleshooting, feasibility studies, bench- and pilot-scale studies, design, plant operation, and regulatory negotiation and permitting. The engineer will collaborate with teams across offices and disciplines to develop detailed construction design documents and will work to meet client deadlines and project budgets.

Dewberry describes its water practice as delivering complex projects for water clients across the country through local relationships, national expertise, strategic market focus, and innovative delivery approaches. The company has more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected salary range is $86,000–$110,000 annually, with the range potentially varying based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience with progressive responsibilities on public-sector water and wastewater projects.
• Virginia FE required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county or agency review staff.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering (preferred).
• Familiarity with modeling and GIS software.
• Water and wastewater infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and managing water and wastewater programs focused on treatment, management, and reuse.
• Support treatment plant process evaluations and troubleshooting, feasibility studies, bench-scale and pilot-scale studies, design, plant operation, and regulatory negotiation and permitting.
• Work with design teams across multiple offices and disciplines to generate detailed design documents for construction plans.
• Meet client deadlines and project budgets.

What This Job Offers

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