Water Infrastructure & Resilience Engineer (Civil/Environmental/Mechanical)

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Water Infrastructure & Resilience Engineer (Civil/Environmental/Mechanical) based in the United States.** The Water Infrastructure & Resilience Engineer will contribute to innovative engineering solutions that strengthen water security and infrastructure resilience across critical federal and military installations. In this role, you will combine technical analysis, engineering modeling, and cost estimation to assess water-neutrality opportunities and develop practical resilience strategies. You will evaluate emerging water technologies, conduct on-site infrastructure assessments, and translate complex engineering data into actionable recommendations. Working alongside policy specialists, project managers, and technical experts, you will help shape strategic initiatives that improve resource efficiency and operational preparedness. You will also support junior analysts and contribute to high-impact technical reports and presentations for senior leadership. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to apply your engineering expertise to nationally significant infrastructure challenges while supporting sustainability, security, and long-term environmental resilience. ### Accountabilities - Technical Analysis and Project Delivery: Contribute to engineering projects from initial data collection and technical assessment through modeling, analysis, validation, and final reporting. - Water-Neutrality Modeling: Design, develop, and validate a feasibility conditions model to assess and score installations based on their potential to achieve water neutrality. - Cost Estimation and Financial Modeling: Develop a parametric cost model to estimate the investment required for water infrastructure and resilience projects, incorporating relevant engineering and life-cycle cost considerations. - On-Site Infrastructure Assessments: Participate in a weeklong assessment at a pilot Department of the Air Force (DAF) installation. Conduct infrastructure walk-downs, lead technical interviews with engineering personnel, and collect the data needed to validate analytical models. - Water Technology Evaluation: Research and assess innovative water technologies, including membrane bioreactors (MBR), reverse osmosis (RO), atmospheric water generation (AWG), smart rainwater harvesting, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). - Water Systems Engineering: Apply expertise in water balance modeling, treatment technologies, and water conveyance systems to identify viable infrastructure improvements and resilience opportunities. - Technical Quality and Mentorship: Provide technical direction and support to junior analysts while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and rigor of project analyses and deliverables. - Technical Documentation and Presentations: Author technical sections of major project reports and prepare presentations that communicate complex engineering concepts, analytical findings, and recommendations to senior DAF leadership. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with a Senior Water Policy Specialist, Project Manager, and other technical professionals to integrate engineering findings into a cohesive, practical, and actionable strategic framework. - Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability: Support initiatives that strengthen water security, improve resource management, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance the operational readiness of critical installations. ## Requirements - Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline. - Professional Experience: At least 4 years of professional experience in water resources engineering, utility management, or a related technical field. - Water Systems Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of water balance modeling, water treatment technologies, and conveyance systems, including technologies such as MBR, RO, and AWG. - Engineering Economics: Proven experience with engineering cost estimation and life-cycle cost analysis, including the ability to evaluate infrastructure investment requirements. - Analytical Skills: Strong technical analysis, modeling, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex infrastructure conditions and evaluate alternative solutions. - Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex engineering findings into clear, accessible information for non-technical audiences and senior decision-makers. - Collaboration and Leadership: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, support junior analysts, and contribute to high-quality technical deliverables. - Citizenship and Security Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance. - Travel Availability: Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 10–15% of the time. - Preferred Education: Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. - Preferred Professional Certification: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. - Preferred Federal Sector Experience: Previous project experience with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), or other federal agencies. - Preferred Military Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with military installations and the operations of a Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) or Directorate of Public Works (DPW). - Preferred Risk Analysis Experience: Experience using water risk assessment tools, such as the WRI Aqueduct Atlas. - Preferred Security Clearance: An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance. ## Benefits - Competitive Salary: Starting annual salary range of $89,000–$135,000. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors; the published range is a general guideline rather than a guarantee. - Medical Coverage: Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage. - Dental and Vision: Dental and vision insurance. - Life and Disability Protection: Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage. - Additional Insurance Options: Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance. - Employee Assistance: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Retirement Benefits: Retirement plan to support long-term financial planning. - Paid Leave and Holidays: Paid leave, paid holidays, and bereavement leave. - Education Support: Tuition reimbursement assistance to support continued learning and professional development. - Remote Work Flexibility: Fully remote position within the United States, with domestic travel of approximately 10–15% as required. - Career Development: Opportunities for career growth, educational development, and exposure to advanced technologies and complex engineering challenges. - Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside talented, multidisciplinary professionals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values innovation, quality, and work-life balance.