Planning Engineer

Based in Ashburn, Virginia, Loudoun Water's Capital Programs and Planning Department is seeking a Planning Engineer to support planning studies across drinking water, wastewater, water reuse, community systems programs, and water resource assets. This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven analysis, and shaping long-range infrastructure strategies within a dynamic public utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and operation of water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water distribution systems using hydraulic models, climate data, and alignment with operational and regulatory goals.
• Assist in developing and maintaining master plans and localized area facility plans for drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water distribution systems.
• Provide technical support to Land Development and water operations with fire flows and hydraulic analyses.
• Participate in special studies for initiatives such as demand management, water demand and sewer projections, one-water planning, and other policy-oriented efforts.
• Assist in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing data to support multiple organizational goals.
• Support interdepartmental studies and other technical and policy-oriented initiatives.
• Collaborate across disciplines and departments to develop comprehensive strategies.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant education and experience including hydraulic engineering and civil engineering design principles.
• Experience with water and/or wastewater modeling.