Frederick Water is a public water and sewer utility that has an immediate opening for an Entry Level Engineer . This position will plan and design multidiscipline projects consisting of water/wastewater treatment and collection/distribution systems. Work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control. Capable of performing the technical design and/or...Read more

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma, able to lift 50lbs, available for shift work and weekends, possess good communication and computer skills, and follow written and oral instructions. Must sit for class IV Wastewater operator test within two years. Preference will be given to candidates with CDL. Duties include but not limited to: Record readings from meters and instruments;...Read more

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, possess good communication skills, computer skills, and follow written/oral instructions. Candidates must have a valid driver's license. Must sit for class IV Water operator test within one year. Duties include but not limited to: Makes regular tours of plant and equipment; records readings from meters and instruments; checks...Read more

Frederick Water’s Opequon Water Supply Plan (OWSP) is an initiative designed to meet the growing infrastructure needs of Frederick County. By 2035, our community may need as much as 12 million gallons of finished water each day, doubling today’s current demand! The OWSP will prepare for the growing needs of our community through a series of interconnected construction projects: Phase One: -Quarry...Read more

As temperatures drop, it is important to be prepared for the effect of cold weather on your water pipes. Preparation means knowing how to prevent pipes from freezing as well as knowing what to do if pipes do freeze or burst in your home. As the water in your pipe freezes, it expands and puts pressure on the pipes causing them to burst. The pipes most at risk are those in unheated interior spaces...Read more

Can You Imagine a Day Without Water? Water, a seemingly unending resource, plays a significant role in our lives, yet the infrastructure needed to maintain access to our homes and businesses is often out of sight, and therefore, out of mind. You wake up, shower, make your coffee, clean your car, feed your family, flush the toilet, wash your laundry. But have you thought about where your water...Read more