Water Infrastructure & Resilience Engineer – Civil, Environmental, Mechanical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage as a key member of the technical team, overseeing the project from the initial phase of data collection to the final reporting stage.

• Create, construct, and verify a feasibility conditions model to evaluate installations for their potential to achieve water neutrality.

• Formulate a Parametric Cost Model to estimate the financial investment necessary for resilience projects.

• Participate in an extensive weeklong on-site assessment at a pilot DAF installation.

• Conduct infrastructure walk-downs and facilitate technical interviews with engineering personnel.

• Collect critical data required for model validation.

• Investigate and assess innovative water technologies, including advanced wastewater reuse, atmospheric water generation, smart rainwater harvesting, and aquifer storage and recovery.

• Guide Junior Analysts while ensuring the quality and rigor of technical work.

• Write technical sections for major project deliverables.

• Develop presentations that convey complex engineering concepts and findings for senior DAF leadership.

• Collaborate with a Senior Water Policy Specialist and Project Manager to integrate technical insights into a practical strategic framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline.

• At least 4 years of professional experience in water resources engineering, utility management, or a similar field.

• Proven expertise in water balance modeling, water treatment technologies (e.g., MBR, RO, AWG), and conveyance systems.

• Demonstrated experience in engineering cost estimation and life-cycle cost analysis.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for a non-technical audience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and qualified to obtain a security clearance.

• Willingness and capability to travel domestically (approximately 10–15%).

• Master’s Degree in a relevant engineering field (preferred).

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred).

• Direct experience in projects for the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, or other federal agencies (preferred).

• Familiarity with military installations and the operations of a Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) or Directorate of Public Works (DPW) (preferred).

• Experience with water risk analysis tools such as WRI Aqueduct Atlas (preferred).

• Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance

• Paid Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Bereavement Leave

• Retirement Plan

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Exceptional career growth

• Cutting-edge technology

• Educational opportunities

• Recognition for quality work

• Work-life balance