Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer

MDB, Inc. is a strategic consulting firm focusing on environmental science, public health, education, and worker safety. We offer a range of technical, analytic, logistic, and creative services to help federal and non-federal clients achieve their communication and program goals. Our central vision is “Doing Well by Doing Good” – producing top-quality work in support of a healthier and more sustainable future.

MDB’s Water Portfolio

MDB is committed to strengthening efforts that protect watersheds, preserve water resources, and improve water quality. We lead collaborative efforts to protect human and ecosystem health, support community-led initiatives, and develop approaches around sound water management. MDB staff has a wealth of experience in providing water-related services, including technical assistance, performance metrics development, program planning, policy analysis, strategic communication and facilitation, and stakeholder outreach.

Position Overview

MDB is seeking a Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer to support MDB’s Water Technical Assistance team. The team consists of technical wastewater experts that provide federal and state clients with knowledge and experience to work with the onsite decentralized wastewater industry, communities, and the general public to guide and recommend effective wastewater management solutions. This team is providing technical assistance to communities in need of wastewater improvement and engaging with nonprofit organizations to promote sustainable wastewater treatment.

The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer will provide innovative and sustainable technical assistance solutions to underserved communities to help them overcome water quality, sanitation, resource, and infrastructure challenges.

Full-time work capacity is desired; part-time capacity will be considered. Work will be performed in a fast-paced work environment and can be done from a remote location anywhere within the United States. Field work and travel for site assessments may be required.

The position is contingent upon award of a contract.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and plan water infrastructure and wastewater treatment plans and solutions
• Develop and conduct community water infrastructure assessments
• Work in the field with communities and executing needs assessments
• Develop adaptive management plans that assist communities in understanding their water quality objectives by adjusting to obstacles and impacts from changing technologies, rising costs, and the effects of climate change
• Conduct engineering feasibility studies
• Provide cost estimates for water infrastructure solutions
• Help create and deliver public education and outreach materials on the benefits associated with the use of properly sited, designed, installed, and managed water infrastructure systems septic systems; the environmental and public health impacts of failing systems; and key operation and maintenance requirements
• Contribute to reports
• Work in teams with government and community partners to find the best solutions for communities