# Water & Wastewater Project Engineer I at Aqua

- Company: Aqua
- What the company does: The AI-Native Turnkey Alternative Investment Platform (TAIP). Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.aquasec.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: VA Richmond
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://aquaamerica.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Essential_Careers/job/VA-Richmond/Project-Engineer-I-Water---Wastewater_R5684
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aqua-water-and-wastewater-project-engineer-i/

## About the role

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field required
- Virginia EIT and ability to obtain P.E. license within 4 years
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in hydraulic modeling, planning and analysis of water distribution and sewer collection systems. GIS interest and experience would be considered a plus
- Experience conducting hydraulic field testing, data collection programs, and master planning for water distribution systems and sewer collection systems required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Familiarity with modeling software platforms (WaterGems, WaterCAD, EPAet, InfoWorks / Infowater etc.)