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.
Job Title: | Process Engineer I | Job Code: | P0223 |
Supervises Directly: | No | ||
New or Revised: | Revised | Regular or At-Will: | Regular |
Date Last Revised: | 1/27/2026 | Exempt or Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
Compensation Approval Signature: | Union/ Non-Union: | Union | |
Department Name and Division: | Process Engineering-Central Administration Operations | Salary Schedule: | District Service (DS) |
Cost Center Code: | 812000 | Grade: | DS11 |
Essential Position: | Yes | Reports To: | Manager Process Engineering |
EEO Code: | Professionals | Work Format | In-Person |
At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in 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 dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.
This is the entry level for professional work. The Process Engineer I perform assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Limited exercise of judgment is required on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
The supervisor or seasoned Process Engineer II screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
Responsible for coordinating work with higher level engineers.
Conducts extensive process testing in the field runs supporting laboratory tests and maintains field analyzers in support of process engineering.
Prepares engineering and planning studies designs and estimates for proposed changes in existing facilities under the supervision of a higher-level engineer. Assists in performing detailed analysis to identify inadequacies ambiguities errors and potential problems.
Provides limited coverage of the Central Control Room operations and refers any problems to the supervisor or higher-level engineer.
Develop long and short-term programs for the construction or repair of process facilities in DC Water.
Under the direct supervision of a higher-level engineer assists in reviewing consultant designs and contractor submittals.
Assists in preparing change orders for consultants and construction contracts.
Performs other in-office and field entry-level civil engineering tasks as needed.
Prepares reports and related correspondence.
Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Manager Process Engineering.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of engineering practices and principles. |
Minimum Education Requirements: |
Bachelors degree in environmental engineering or other related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university and zero (0) to one (1) year of experience preferably in a water and sewer utility or industrial environment. |
Required Skills: |
Skill in producing coherent well organized written material. |
Utilizes a personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (e.g. MS Word Excel Teams Outlook |
Required Licenses & Certifications: |
N/A |
Required Languages: |
English |
Physical Requirements: |
Subjecttoindoorand/or outdoorenvironmentalconditionsthatincludeexposure toextremecoldand/orhottemperatures. |
Subjecttonoise and tohazardsfromavariety ofphysicalconditions. |
Subjecttoatmosphericconditionsthat affecttherespiratorysystemorskinsuchasfumesodors dustmists gasesor poor ventilation or to exposure to oils or other chemicals on constructionsites and at plant locations. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Experience: |
N/A |
Preferred Education Requirements: |
An Engineering EIT License is preferred. |
Preferred Skills: |
N/A |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.
Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.
Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to
perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please
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Required Experience:
IC