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

Team: IT

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

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.