Water/Wastewater Engineer

SZPM Consultants is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing team in Fairfax, VA. The ideal candidate will support engineering design, technical studies, and project delivery for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering services aligned with SZPM’s commitment to excellence. Responsibilities Assist in developing and managing water/wastewater programs with a focus on treatment, pump stations, and conveyance systems. Support treatment plant process evaluations, troubleshooting, feasibility studies, bench‑scale and pilot‑scale testing, and design. Assist with permitting and regulatory coordination across local, state, and federal agencies—an SZPM specialty supported by extensive permitting experience. Work with interdisciplinary design teams across SZPM’s regional offices to prepare detailed construction documents. Contribute to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and meeting client deadlines. Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, utilities, and agency review staff to ensure timely project delivery, leveraging SZPM’s strong relationships with regional agencies. Qualifications B.S. in Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering 3–10 years of progressive experience in public‑sector water and wastewater projects. Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required. Familiarity with modeling and GIS tools (e.g., BioWin, GIS platforms)—consistent with SZPM’s technical capabilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively in team environments and communicate with clients, subconsultants, and regulatory staff. Water/wastewater infrastructure experience (treatment facilities, pump stations, sewers, water mains) is a strong plus, aligning with SZPM’s project portfolio. Why Work at SZPM? Opportunity to work with a highly credentialed, multidisciplinary team recognized for engineering excellence and reliability. Exposure to significant regional water/wastewater infrastructure projects. Work for a firm with a proven track record of successful delivery, strong local agency relationships, and specialized permitting expertise. Collaborative culture with growth opportunities in design, program management, and specialized technical services. Additional Information Candidates receiving an offer of employment may be required to participate in background screenings in compliance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr SZ PM Consultants, Inc.