Project Engineer - Land Development

Position Overview

Loudoun Water, a public water and sewer utility in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a Project Engineer for the Land Development department. In this role, you will engage with external and internal stakeholders – including developers, landowners, engineers, consultants, contractors, and the general public – guiding projects through entitlement, permitting, design, construction, and approval stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering review of the design for complex residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and data center projects initiated by developers.
• Ensure construction design plans meet all required Loudoun Water standards, specifications, design guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Review County referrals and coordinate information within Loudoun Water.
• Collaborate with inspections and field staff to resolve construction-related issues.
• Analyze engineering design calculations and basic hydraulic water models.
• Review construction costs, bonds, material submittals, deeds and easements, and construction-related agreements.
• Interact with the public to address questions and provide information regarding Loudoun Water’s system and processes.
• Provide flow information and coordinate flow tests necessary for fire flow requests.
• Offer mentorship, guidance, and quality control review to less experienced engineers.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in land development, project management, design, and/or construction of water and wastewater projects; minimum of 5 years experience preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia is desirable but not required.
• Strong technical and communication skills with the ability to multi-task and maintain high quality standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Stable work environment
• Work-life balance
• Excellent employee benefits with eligibility for a hybrid work schedule after a 90-day probation period