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

• →Participate in Technical Analysis: Serve as member of the technical team, with responsibility for the project, from initial data collection to final reporting.
• →Develop Foundational Models: Design, build, and validate a feasibility conditions model to score installations for water neutrality potential and a Parametric Cost Model to estimate the financial investment required for resilience projects.
• →Conduct On-Site Assessments: Participate in a weeklong on-site assessment at a pilot DAF installation, performing infrastructure walk-downs, leading technical interviews with engineering staff, and gathering the essential data needed to validate your models.
• →Evaluate Cutting-Edge Technology: Research and analyze a portfolio of innovative water technologies, including advanced wastewater reuse (e.g., MBR), atmospheric water generation (AWG), smart rainwater harvesting, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR).
• →Provide direction to support Junior Analysts, while ensuring the quality and rigor of all technical work.
• →Author the technical sections of major project deliverables and develop presentations with complex engineering concepts and findings for senior DAF leadership.
• →Collaborate for Impact: Work in a tightly integrated team with a Senior Water Policy Specialist and Project Manager to ensure your technical findings are seamlessly integrated into a cohesive and actionable strategic framework.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in water resources engineering, utility management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in water balance modeling, water treatment technologies (e.g., MBR, RO, AWG), and conveyance systems.
• Proven experience with engineering cost estimation and life-cycle cost analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical subjects for a non-technical audience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically (approx. 10-15%).

• Master's Degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Direct experience working on projects for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with military installations and the operations of a Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) or Directorate of Public Works (DPW).
• Experience with water risk analysis tools (e.g., WRI Aqueduct Atlas).
• An active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”