Civil Design Engineer II - Water & Wastewater Systems

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations,and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.

The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Engineer II, Civil (Design)

Job Code:

P0092

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

4/29/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union / Non-Union:

Union

Division

Department Name

Engineering

Varies

Salary

Schedule:

District Service (DS)

Cost Center Code:

Varies

Grade:

DS12

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Varies

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

Hybrid

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.

We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Engineer II, Civil (Design) prepares civil engineering designs and performs inspections and investigations of sewer conveyance, water distribution, and wastewater treatment facilities with minimal supervision. Carries out established policies for civil engineering design and construction work, and monitors performance of the Authority’s consultants and construction contractors for compliance with these standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties within the scope of the practice of engineering will be performed under the responsible charge of a District of Columbia licensed PE as defined in D.C. Official Code Section 47–. Scope of practice for engineers:

For the purposes of this part, the term “practice of engineering” means the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences and the methods of engineering analysis and design in the performance of services and creative work including consultation, investigation, expert technical testimony, evaluation, planning, design and design coordination of engineering works and systems, planning the use of land and water, performing engineering surveys and studies, and the review of construction for the purpose of monitoring compliance with drawings and specifications, in connection with any utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, work systems, projects, and industrial or consumer products, or equipment of a control systems, communications, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal nature, that may involve safeguarding life, health, or property, and including such other professional services as may be necessary to the planning, progress, and completion of any engineering services.

• Performs civil engineering design work for in-house projects, and reviews civil engineering designs performed by consultants and in-house staff.

• Performs investigations and inspections of existing facilities, or facilities under construction, for compliance with codes, standards, and contract documents.

• Reviews standards for design and participates in the development of new standards.

• Provides expertise in the resolution of problems encountered during construction.

• Provides technical guidance in interpreting codes, standards and contract documents.

• Assists in preparing reports of inspections, investigations and evaluations of consultants/contractor performance.
  
  Prepares correspondence and monitors contract payments.

• Reviews and…