Loudoun Water has an immediate opening for a Planning Engineer in the Planning and Water Resources Department. The Planning and Water Resources Department interfaces with all aspects of Loudoun Water; permitting, data analysis, modeling, research, capital and private development, O&M and finance. The Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of a variety of planning studies for our drinking water, wastewater, water reuse, community systems programs and water resource assets. Essential functions include:
- Participate and lead in the analysis, planning and operation of the water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water distribution systems using hydraulic models, climate data, operational and regulatory goals.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of master plans and localized area facility plans for drinking water distribution, wastewater collection and reclaimed water distribution systems.
- Assist in the preparation of various studies related to water supply, water resources and water and wastewater treatment capacity.
- Support special studies for initiatives such as demand management, sustainability, climate change, water demand & sewer projections, one-water planning as well as other new policy-oriented initiatives.
- Assist in the development of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Support water resources initiatives, including department studies and other technical and policy-oriented initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Land Development and water operations with fire flows and hydraulic analysis.
- Work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and departments to develop comprehensive strategies.
We are looking for self starters with an eye for quality, a “take on anything” attitude, who thinks strategically and possesses excellent technical and communication skills.
Requirements: BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field including relevant education or experience including familiarity with hydraulic engineering and civil engineering design principles. Registration as an Engineer-in-Training is desirable but not required.
