Division Chief, W/WW Engineering

Maryland Environmental Service • Millersville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a W/WW Engineering Division Chief located at our Headquarters facility in Millersville, MD. Responsibilities for this position include: Develops and oversees planning, operations, and service delivery for the Water and Wastewater Division. Responsible for directing and prioritizing multidisciplinary programs and projects related to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities. Ensures effective site management, regulatory compliance, and documentation across all phases of infrastructure development and service provision. Develops and administers engineering and operational programs that support the Division’s mission, including capital improvement initiatives, asset management, and emergency response planning. Provides leadership in optimizing system performance, advancing sustainability goals, and delivering high-quality services to internal and external clients. Collaborates with stakeholders to align division priorities with broader organizational objectives and ensures continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer
• bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, sanitary engineering or related engineering field from an accredited University or College
• plus nine years of project management, capital and operation’s budgeting, asset management, and experience in operations related to water and wastewater treatment and their conveyances, 5 years of which include supervisory responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees planning, operations, and service delivery for the Water and Wastewater Division.
• Responsible for directing and prioritizing multidisciplinary programs and projects related to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
• Ensures effective site management, regulatory compliance, and documentation across all phases of infrastructure development and service provision.
• Develops and administers engineering and operational programs that support the Division’s mission, including capital improvement initiatives, asset management, and emergency response planning.
• Provides leadership in optimizing system performance, advancing sustainability goals, and delivering high-quality services to internal and external clients.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to align division priorities with broader organizational objectives and ensures continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and innovation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees