Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development)
Loudoun WaterRole Overview
Loudoun Water is hiring a mid-level Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development). This is a full-time role in Ashburn. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Loudoun Water, a public water and sewer utility located in Ashburn, Virginia, has an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer or Project Engineer in the Land Development department, which is instrumental in reviewing and permitting water and wastewater developer-built projects in Loudoun County. The Civil or Project Engineer will represent Loudoun Water through engagements with external and internal stakeholders; interact with developers, landowners, engineers, consultants, contractors, and the general public; work on a variety of development projects involving various aspects of planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of public water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems and infrastructure. The Civil or Project Engineer will be responsible for guiding all assigned projects throughout the entitlement, permitting, design, construction, and approval development stages. Essential functions include:
- Providing engineering review of the design of simple to complex Developer initiated residential, commercial, multi-family, industrial, and data center projects
- Ensuring construction design plans meet all required Loudoun Water standards, specifications, design guidelines, and meets all regulatory requirements
- Reviewing County referrals and coordinating information within Loudoun Water
- Working with inspections and field staff to resolve construction related issues
- Analyzing engineering design calculations and basic hydraulic water models
- Reviewing construction costs, bonds, material submittals, deeds and easements, construction-related agreements
- Interacting with the public to address questions and provide information regarding Loudoun Water’s system and processes
- Providing the public with flow information and coordinating flow tests necessary for fire flow requests
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and quality control review to less experienced engineers
Civil Engineer Qualifications:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or engineering related 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 is highly desired.
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training is desirable but not required.
Project Engineer Qualifications:
- BS degree in Civil Engineering or engineering related 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 is required, with a minimum of 5 years experience preferred.
- Registration as Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia is desirable but not required.
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with a strong ability to multi-task, an eye for quality, and with excellent technical and communication skills. We offer competitive salaries, a stable work environment, work-life balance, and excellent employee benefits. Eligible for hybrid work schedule after 90 day probation period.
Apply online at www.loudounwater.org. Salary DOQ. Position will remain open until filled. EOE
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development) position at Loudoun Water?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Loudoun Water. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development) position at Loudoun Water located?
This position is based in Ashburn. Loudoun Water has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development) at Loudoun Water earn?
Loudoun Water has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Civil Engineer or Project Engineer (Land Development) role at Loudoun Water posted?
This role was posted on April 28, 2026 (47 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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