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Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer

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Job Description

Dewberry has an excellent career opportunity available for a Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer in our Fairfax, VA office to join our growing Mid-Atlantic Water Group with a focus on municipal or industrial treatment design. The Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting our team on water and wastewater design projects for municipal and industrial clients.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

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

Required Skills & Required Experience

B.S. Degree in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
M.S. degree in Environmental Engineering (preferred).

3-5 years experience with progressive responsibilities for public sector water and wastewater projects.
VA FE required.
Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft office is required.
Familiar with Modeling and GIS software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and county/agency review staff.
Water/Wastewater infrastructure experience is a plus.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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What You Should Know About Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer, Dewberry

Dewberry is on the lookout for a Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer to join our dynamic Mid-Atlantic Water Group at our Fairfax, VA office. This position offers an exciting chance to work on diverse municipal and industrial treatment design projects. As a Project Engineer, you'll not only support our innovative team but also engage deeply with water and wastewater design initiatives for a variety of clients. At Dewberry, we pride ourselves on our talented workforce, which is what truly distinguishes us in the professional services arena. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your engineering career, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the top professionals in the field, ensuring that you are at the cutting edge of industry projects. You will play a crucial role in developing and managing water/wastewater programs while conducting feasibility studies, performing plant operations, and working collaboratively with design teams across multiple disciplines. If you value integrity and dedication to excellence, Dewberry might be the perfect fit for you. Our commitment to quality service and fostering professional growth has made us a trusted name for over fifty years, and we invite you to be part of our journey.

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What are the responsibilities of a Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer at Dewberry?

As a Water/Wastewater Staff Engineer at Dewberry, your responsibilities will encompass developing and managing water and wastewater programs, which include conducting treatment plant process evaluations, feasibility studies, and handling regulatory negotiations. You will also collaborate with various design teams to produce detailed design documents and ensure all projects meet client deadlines and budgets.